{"product_id":"big-deal-osmanthus-burkwoodii-specimen-120-140cm-delivery-november-x-10","title":"Big Deal Osmanthus Burkwoodii Specimen 120-140cm Delivery November x 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ebulk deal of 10 Osmanthus Burkwoodii Specimen 120–140cm plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, available for delivery in November, priced at \u003cstrong\u003e£1,080.00\u003c\/strong\u003e for the lot. Bought individually at £120.00 each these would set you back £1,200.00, so buying as a ten means a saving of \u003cstrong\u003e£120.00 — that's 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e, working out at just £108.00 per plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOsmanthus × burkwoodii – Burkwood Osmanthus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOsmanthus × burkwoodii\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eBurkwood Osmanthus\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a first-rate evergreen shrub prized for its \u003cstrong\u003edense, glossy dark green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eexquisitely fragrant white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e in spring. Naturally compact and slow-growing, it brings reliable year-round structure, deep evergreen colour, and outstanding seasonal scent to gardens of every style and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether planted as a formal hedge, a structural specimen, or a fragrant addition to a mixed border, this hardy, low-maintenance shrub rewards with consistent beauty and minimal fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHabit \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage and form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Burkwood Osmanthus forms a neat, rounded, bushy shrub with a naturally dense, upright-spreading habit. The small, oval leaves are a deep, lustrous dark green with finely toothed margins, holding their rich colour and gloss through every season. This evergreen quality makes it an excellent backbone plant in the garden, maintaining structure and interest long after other shrubs have died back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e In mid to late spring, the shrub is smothered in clusters of tiny, tubular white flowers that carry an intensely sweet, jasmine-like fragrance. The scent is particularly pronounced on still, warm days and can perfume a large area of garden. Flowers are also attractive to bees and other early pollinators, adding ecological value alongside their ornamental charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. While it tolerates shadier spots well, flowering is most prolific in a sunny or lightly shaded position. It is fully hardy across the UK, coping reliably with frost, exposed sites, and urban pollution, making it a robust choice in a wide range of garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows well in most \u003cstrong\u003ewell-drained soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, including chalk, loam, and clay, provided conditions are not waterlogged. It is adaptable and undemanding, settling into the majority of garden soils without difficulty. When planting, incorporating organic matter will help establishment, particularly on lighter or poorer soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to help the plant establish a strong root system. Once settled, Burkwood Osmanthus is notably drought-tolerant and requires little supplementary watering under normal UK conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the great virtues of this shrub is its naturally tidy habit, which requires very little intervention. If grown as a specimen, little or no pruning is needed beyond the removal of any wayward or damaged stems. For hedging or formal shapes, trim lightly \u003cstrong\u003eimmediately after flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e in late spring to preserve the following year's flower buds and maintain a crisp outline. Established plants can also be cut back more hard if rejuvenation is needed, as they respond well to renovation pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e An annual top-dressing of a balanced general fertiliser in spring will support healthy growth and flowering, though established plants in reasonable soil will perform well without regular feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile and reliable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Burkwood Osmanthus is equally at home as a \u003cstrong\u003eformal or informal hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing year-round privacy with the bonus of exceptional spring fragrance. It works beautifully as a \u003cstrong\u003estructural specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e in a lawn or border, or as an evergreen anchor in a mixed planting. Position it near seating areas, paths, or entrances to make the most of its outstanding scent. It also combines superbly with spring bulbs, early-flowering perennials such as hellebores, and other flowering shrubs including camellias and magnolias, whose blooms are set off beautifully against its deep green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDependable, fragrant, and deeply attractive through every month of the year, \u003cstrong\u003eOsmanthus × burkwoodii\u003c\/strong\u003e is a shrub that earns its place in virtually any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57822190076230,"sku":"174439","price":1080.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/Osmanthus-Burkwoodii-Specimen-120-140cm-Delivery-November_174436_2026-11-07_430f5185-20b9-4140-aee8-7bbec00223e9.jpg?v=1794045621","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/big-deal-osmanthus-burkwoodii-specimen-120-140cm-delivery-november-x-10","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}