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False Holly
Osmanthus Goshiki
This is a handsome, low-maintenance, tough evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green, holly-shaped leaves that are spectacularly edged with bold, irregular, creamy-yellow margins. It produces small, delicate, pink-tinged white flowers which look similar to jasmine blooms and provide a powerful, sweet apricot scent to the garden. The flowers are followed by oval, berry-like, blue-black fruit which help to add colour and interest to the garden into the autumn. Combining well with Choisya Aztec Pearl and purple-leaved climbers, it’s great for adding a splash of colour to dark corners of the garden or using as an impenetrable, flowering informal hedge. Set off against a background of dark evergreens for best results
Position:
Full sun to partial shade
Soil:
Prefers a moist, yet well-drained, fertile soil
Rate of Growth:
Slow to average
Flowering Period:
July to September
Flower Colour:
White tinged with pink
Other Features:
Sometimes referred to as false holly, it thrives in a wide range of soils and conditions, including heavy clay and becomes reasonably drought tolerant once established
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
Garden Care:
Protect from cold, drying winds and mulch generously with well-rotted organic matter in spring. Remove dead and damages stems in late spring and prune annually if it’s being grown as an informal hedge
Eventual Height: 3.5m
Eventual Spread:
3m
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3 litre pot |
30-40cm |
£6.50 |
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