Osmanthus × burkwoodii is a beautifully dense, bushy evergreen shrub prized for its wonderfully fragrant clusters of small, white tubular flowers that appear in mid to late spring. A hybrid between Osmanthus decorus and Osmanthus delavayi, this versatile plant is ideal for hedging, screening, borders, or as a stunning standalone specimen. Its neat, compact habit and glossy dark green foliage provide year-round structure and interest in any garden setting.

The sweetly scented spring blooms are a magnet for bees and other pollinators, making this an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Once established, Osmanthus Burkwoodii is a low-maintenance shrub that responds well to trimming, allowing you to shape it into a formal or informal hedge with ease.

Supplied as a garden-ready plant in a 3 litre pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Osmanthus × burkwoodii


• Common Names: Burkwood Osmanthus, Sweet Osmanthus


• Classification: Evergreen shrub


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: Up to 3 m × 3 m (can be maintained smaller with regular pruning)


• Growth Habit: Dense, Bushy, Rounded Evergreen Shrub


• Perfect for: Hedging, Screening, Borders, Containers, Specimen Planting


• Flowering Time: April to May (clusters of small, highly fragrant white flowers)


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates chalk, clay, loam, and sand


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H5)


• Attracts: Bees & Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub


• Foliage: Glossy, Dark Green, Oval, Leathery Leaves with Finely Toothed Margins


• RHS Award: Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sheltered or exposed position in full sun to partial shade.


• Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system.


• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.


• Ideal spacing for hedging is approximately 60–90 cm apart.


• Mulch around the base in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

What's Included:

• 1 × Osmanthus Burkwoodii plant supplied in a 3 litre pot, garden ready.