Osmanthus ‘Goshiki Variegated’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 19cm Pot
Osmanthus ‘Goshiki Variegated’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 19cm Pot
Osmanthus ‘Goshiki Variegated’ — a hardy garden shrub with flowering autumn. 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: 1–1.5 m × 1–1.5 m
- Flowering: Autumn (small, sweetly fragrant white flowers)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Sheltered
- Attracts: Bees and Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 19cm pot
The detail
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' is a stunning variegated evergreen shrub prized for its beautifully coloured, holly-like foliage. The name 'Goshiki' translates to 'five colours' in Japanese, referring to the striking mix of new growth that emerges in shades of pink, bronze and cream before maturing to deep green speckled with golden-cream variegation. This creates a year-round display of multi-toned foliage that brings lasting interest to any garden setting.
In autumn, small, sweetly fragrant white flowers appear among the leaves, adding a subtle but delightful scent to the garden. This compact, slow-growing shrub is well suited to borders, containers, low hedging and courtyard or Japanese-style gardens. It is fully hardy and thrives in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade, where its variegation develops its best colour.
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 heterophyllus 'Goshiki' |
| Mature size | 1–1.5 m × 1–1.5 m |
| Growth habit | Compact, Bushy, Slow-Growing Evergreen Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade, Sheltered |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Fertile Soil |
| Flowering | Autumn (small, sweetly fragrant white flowers) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H5) |
| Attracts | Bees and Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Containers, Low Hedging, Courtyard Gardens, Japanese Gardens |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
1–1.5 m × 1–1.5 m. 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 autumn (small, sweetly fragrant white flowers).
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.