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Beginner
skill rating |
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4m
max. spread |
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5m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'
Other names: Purple false holly
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Genus: Osmanthus
Variety or cultivar: 'Purpureus' _ 'Purpureus' is a medium-sized, evergreen shrub with spiny foliage, flushed purple when young, and fragrant, white flowers in late-summer.
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus' is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flowers
Habit: Dense, Rounded
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus' (Purple false holly) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Banks and Slopes, Containers, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in any free-draining soil in sun or partial shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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