Osmanthus ‘Delavayi’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 19cm Pot
Osmanthus ‘Delavayi’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 19cm Pot
Osmanthus ‘Delavayi’ — a hardy garden shrub with white and flowering mid to late spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 19cm pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen shrub
- Mature size: 2–4 m × 2–4 m (can be maintained smaller with regular pruning)
- Flowering: Mid to Late Spring (April–May)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Sheltered
- Attracts: Bees & Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 19cm pot
The detail
Osmanthus delavayi is a beautiful, slow-growing evergreen shrub prized for its abundantly fragrant white flowers that appear in mid to late spring. Clusters of small, sweetly scented, tubular blooms are carried along gracefully arching branches clothed in neat, dark green, glossy foliage. A recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), this reliable garden shrub brings year-round structure and seasonal fragrance to borders, informal hedges, and sheltered spots near seating areas where its scent can be enjoyed up close.
This plant is supplied outdoor garden ready with a 19cm root ball, well-established and ready to plant out into its final position or into a suitably sized container.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Osmanthus delavayi |
| Mature size | 2–4 m × 2–4 m (can be maintained smaller with regular pruning) |
| Growth habit | Rounded, Bushy Evergreen Shrub with Graceful Arching Branches |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade, Sheltered |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Fertile Soil (tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand) |
| Flowering | Mid to Late Spring (April–May) |
| Hardiness | Hardy (RHS H5, down to –10°C to –15°C) |
| Attracts | Bees & Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Informal Hedging, Containers, Woodland Gardens, Near Seating Areas |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
2–4 m × 2–4 m (can be maintained smaller with regular pruning). Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from mid to late spring (april–may).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 19cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.