Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Tricolor' (Goshiki) - fragrant garden plant

Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Tricolor’ is a highly attractive, evergreen ornamental shrub, prized for its variegated leaves in shades of dark green, cream, and pale pink. It is an elegant, compact, slow-growing variety, ideal for hedges, borders, planters, or as a solitary plant in gardens or partially shaded spaces.

In addition to its decorative foliage throughout the year, the plant produces small, white, fragrant flowers in autumn, adding extra charm and delicacy.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Tricolor’

• Family: Oleaceae

• Plant type: perennial ornamental shrub

• Leaves: small, leathery, variegated (dark green with cream and pink), slightly toothed

• Flowers: small, white, fragrant, appearing in September-October

• Growth: compact and slow, with a dense habit and good branching

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: partial shade or filtered sunlight - avoid strong midday sun

• Soil: well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic or neutral

• Watering: regular during the first years after planting; the plant becomes drought-tolerant later

• Temperature: withstands frost (down to approx. -25°C)

• Pruning: tolerates pruning to maintain its shape or compactness

📏 Mature dimensions:

• It can reach 1–1.5 m in height and width after several years

✔️ Advantages and uses:

• Decorative tricolor foliage throughout the year

• Fragrant flowers in autumn. Abundant flowering - the entire shrub turns white in spring.

• Very well suited to hedges and borders

• Hardy, easy-care plant, ideal for small or medium-sized gardens

Height including pot: approx. 30 cm