Osmanthus heterophyllus Tricolor

Osmanthus heterophyllus Tricolor

This attractive Osmanthus heterophyllus Tricolor is evergreen, its holly-like foliage is very colourful. Dark green, mottled with creamy yellow, with pink and bronze tinged new growth. Grows in full sun to full shade in our climate, this shrub will provide year round colour on your patio or in your garden.

How to take care of Osmanthus Tricolor

Plant Osmanthus Tricolor in any well-drained garden soil. Avoid wet, poorly-drained soils, particularly in winter. Combine the topsoil with a mixture of compost, sand and loam for best results. Best planted in partial shade location just below the soil level.

Flowering stems tend to flop in too much shade. Osmanthus Tricolor prefers sheltered locations with protection from wind. Foliage tends to burn in hot, dry, sunny summer conditions. Soils must not be allowed to dry out.

Once established apply a light fertiliser during the growth period (March - August). Osmanthus Tricolor are slow to establish and hardiness can be a problem in harsh winters. Plants may not survive wet overwintering conditions unless good drainage is provided.

Mulch them lightly in early winter for added protection.

The clumps can be divided in spring if necessary but Osmanthus Tricolor do not like to be disturbed.