Fragrant | Evergreen | Ornamental
Bring year-round beauty and unforgettable fragrance to your garden with Osmanthus fragrans, also known as Genuine Chinese Osmanthus or Sweet Olive. This highly prized evergreen shrub or small tree features glossy, dark green foliage and clusters of tiny, creamy-white to pale yellow flowers that release a powerful, sweet apricot-like scent — especially in autumn and late winter.
A favourite in Asian gardens and tea culture, Osmanthus fragrans thrives in sheltered, well-drained sites across much of New Zealand. It’s perfect to plant as a feature plant, informal hedge, or near outdoor living spaces where you can enjoy its heavenly scent.
Growing Info:
Height: 3–5m (can be clipped smaller, into a hedge etc)
Position: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Free-draining, fertile soil
Frost tolerance: Light frost once established
Flowering: Late winter to autumn
Why we love it:
One of the most fragrant plants you can grow
Evergreen structure adds form and beauty year-round
Attracts pollinators
Suits sensory or subtropical gardens
Plant it near a doorway, patio, or path — your nose will thank you.
Available now for winter planting – limited numbers!
