Osmanthus Tricolour 9 Litre Pot

Osmanthus × fortunei ‘Tricolour’

Elegant, fragrant, and evergreen, Osmanthus × fortunei ‘Tricolour’ is a truly distinctive shrub that combines architectural structure with delicate, decorative foliage. Its small, lance-shaped leaves are variegated in shades of green, cream, and pink, creating a soft, colourful, and almost painterly effect throughout the growing season.

In spring, ‘Tricolour’ may produce small, highly fragrant white flowers that attract pollinators, adding another layer of sensory interest. Its dense, bushy habit makes it perfect as a hedge, screen, or specimen, while the gentle variegation lightens darker corners of the garden and contrasts beautifully with bolder green plants.

This versatile shrub is slow-growing and compact, maintaining a neat and tidy shape naturally, which reduces the need for heavy pruning. Hardy and resilient, it thrives in both sheltered and moderately exposed sites, offering year-round colour and structure. Its evergreen foliage provides continuity in borders, containers, and mixed plantings, while its subtle fragrance adds a sensory dimension that elevates any garden space.

Growing conditions:

• Position: Full sun to partial shade (best leaf colour with some sun)

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Aspect: Hardy in the UK; tolerates sheltered to moderately exposed sites

• Care: Very low-maintenance; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape if needed

Key features:

• Evergreen shrub with variegated green, cream, and pink leaves

• Small, fragrant white flowers in spring

• Dense, bushy habit – excellent for hedges, screens, or specimen planting

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and slow-growing

• Height: 1.5–2m | Spread: 1–1.5m

Osmanthus Tricolour 9 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.