Osmanthus Fragrans Seeds – Sweet Olive

Osmanthus Fragrans, commonly known as Sweet Olive, is a fragrant evergreen shrub admired for its clusters of small, creamy-white flowers that release a delightful scent. These seeds produce plants that are ideal for hedges, containers, or garden borders, adding year-round greenery and a refreshing aroma. Known for their resilience and adaptability, Osmanthus Fragrans plants thrive in various climates and offer both beauty and fragrance to any landscape.

Features:

• Produces highly fragrant white or yellowish flowers

• Evergreen shrub with dense, glossy foliage

• Suitable for gardens, borders, and patio containers

• Excellent for creating natural hedges or privacy screens

• Long-blooming plant with seasonal fragrance

Specifications:

• Common Name: Sweet Olive

• Scientific Name: Osmanthus Fragrans

• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub

• Growth Height: 8–12 ft (can be pruned for smaller spaces)

• Flower Color: White to pale yellow

• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering

• Germination Temperature: 70–75°F (21–24°C)

• Germination Time: 30–60 days

• Blooming Season: Late summer to early winter (August to December)

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–10

• Ideal Growing Season:

  • Sowing Indoors: Late winter to early spring (February–March)

  • Transplanting Outdoors: Mid to late spring (April–May)

• Lifespan: Perennial

• Uses: Ornamental gardens, hedges, walkways, and fragrance landscaping