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