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Orange Flowering Tea Olive
3 Gallon / Grow Pot / Plastic
$89
$95
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Orange Flowering Tea Olive
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Orange Flowering Tea Olive Information
About The Orange Flowering Tea Olive
Turn your garden into a fragrant paradise with the delightful Orange Flowering Tea Olive, also known as Osmanthus fragrans or sweet osmanthus. This charming evergreen shrub is a pollinators dream, boasting clusters of tiny, bright orange flowers that release an intoxicating apricot-like fragrance, captivating anyone who passes by.
Why You'll Love It:
- Blooms fill the air with a sweet, irresistible scent that's perfect for creating a serene outdoor retreat.
- Enjoy year-round beauty with glossy, dark green leaves that offer a lush, verdant backdrop even when not in bloom.
- Low-maintenance and adaptable, it's ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.
- Grow in containers, as a hedge or border, or with other pollinator-friendly plants.
Planting Tips
Plant your Orange Flowering Tea Olive in well-drained soil with full to partial sun for best results. Regular watering helps establish young plants, but once mature, it becomes more drought-tolerant. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage more blooms.
Bring the enchanting aroma and vibrant beauty of the Orange Flowering Tea Olive to your garden today, and enjoy a touch of natural elegance year-round!
Orange Flowering Tea Olive Details
Mature Height:
8-10 ft.
Mature Width:
6-8 ft.
Sunlight:
Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Slow
Botanical Name:
Osmanthus fragrans 'Aurantiacus'
Grows Well In Zones:
5-9 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, HI, OR
Growing Zones 5-9 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 10° F)
Watering Requirements
Water deeply once a week during the first growing season, ensuring the soil stays moist but well-drained. Once established, the Orange Flowering Tea Olive is moderately drought-tolerant, but regular watering during dry spells will support healthy evergreen growth and promote a lush fall bloom.
Sunlight Requirements
Thrives in full sun to partial shade, needing at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce its signature vibrant, fragrant blooms. While it is more shade-tolerant than many flowering shrubs, planting it in too much shade will result in sparse foliage and fewer flowers.
Humidity Requirements
Orange Flowering Tea Olives thrive best in moderate to high humidity, making them exceptionally well-suited for warm, humid southern climates. While they tolerate ambient humidity well, poor air circulation in high-humidity conditions can occasionally lead to fungal issues like leaf spot, while excessively dry, arid conditions can cause the leaf tips to brown.
Pet-Friendly Plant?
Yes, this plant is safe for homes with pets.
What makes Orange Flowering Tea Olive special?
Orange Flowering Tea Olive is loved for its tiny orange blooms that release a sweet, apricot-like fragrance and its glossy evergreen foliage that looks beautiful year-round.
Does Orange Flowering Tea Olive attract pollinators?
Yes! Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it a great addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Can I grow Orange Flowering Tea Olive in a container?
Yes, it grows well in containers, making it an excellent choice for patios, porches, and small outdoor spaces.
How much sun does Orange Flowering Tea Olive need?
Plant it in full to partial sun with well-drained soil for the healthiest growth and best flowering.
When should I prune Orange Flowering Tea Olive?
Prune lightly after it finishes flowering to maintain its shape and encourage future blooms.
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Your Orange Flowering Tea Olive
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Survival guide for your first 30 days of growing is included
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