Sweet Olive Osmanthus Fragrans Live Plant Fragrant Tea Olive 3 Gallon Pot

Experience the Delightful Fragrant Tea Olive (Osmanthus Fragrans)

Add a touch of intoxicating fragrance and beauty to your garden with the Fragrant Tea Olive, celebrated for its remarkable scent. This live plant is known for its abundant, sweetly-scented bloom clusters that perfume the air with hints of rose, gardenia, and jasmine. Imagine your outdoor space filled with this heady fragrance, creating a truly enchanting atmosphere for relaxation and enjoyment.

The Fragrant Tea Olive flowers so profusely that blossoms encircle the branches, creating a stunning visual display. Unlike standard varieties, a mature shrub of this plant boasts flowers large enough to be seen from hundreds of feet away, making it a standout addition to any landscape design. Its evergreen foliage ensures year-round greenery, providing continuous visual interest even when not in bloom.

This versatile shrub thrives outdoors in zones 8 and higher, preferring full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and average moisture. It also excels as a container plant, provided it receives good light and cooler winter temperatures. Its adaptability makes it a favorite among gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet high-impact plant. These plants are approximately 25-30 inches tall and come in a 3-gallon pot, having been rooted for 3-4 seasons. With proper growing conditions, they are capable of blooming in their first season, bringing immediate joy to your garden.

Benefits of the Fragrant Tea Olive (Osmanthus Fragrans):

• Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy a captivating scent reminiscent of rose, gardenia, and jasmine.
• Evergreen Foliage: Provides year-round greenery and visual interest.
• Versatile Growth: Thrives in gardens and containers, adapting to various settings.
• Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and adaptable to various soil conditions, making it easy to care for.
• Striking Visuals: Abundant blooms create a stunning display, enhancing your landscape’s appeal.

Plants ship without containers and are carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival, ready to be planted in your garden or a suitable container. The Fragrant Tea Olive is an excellent choice for creating a sensory garden or simply adding a touch of elegance and delightful aroma to your outdoor living space.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fragrant Tea Olive

What is the mature height of a Fragrant Tea Olive plant? The Fragrant Tea Olive typically reaches a height of about 10 feet at maturity.

Which USDA Zones are suitable for Fragrant Tea Olive plants? This variety can be grown outdoors in USDA Zones 8 and higher, where it will thrive.

How much sunlight does a Fragrant Tea Olive plant need? Fragrant Tea Olives prefer full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and abundant blooming.

What type of soil is best for Fragrant Tea Olive plants? They thrive in well-drained soil but are generally unfussy about soil conditions, adapting to various soil types.

How often should I water my Fragrant Tea Olive plant? Provide average moisture, ensuring the soil doesn’t stay overly saturated. Consistent watering is important, especially during dry periods, to establish a healthy plant.