Sweet Olive ‘Fudingzhu’ (Osmanthus fragrans)
Live plant! Shipped in a 2.5" pot Approximately 4-6" tall Save $ on shipping by purchasing multiple plants in one order. See our other listings too! If temperatures are below freezing, order in the spring.
Sweet Olive ‘Fudingzhu’ (Osmanthus fragrans) This new cultivar of Sweet Olive is remarkable for its large, fragrant bloom clusters. It flowers so heavily that the blossoms totally encircle the branches, and the leaves seem to emerge from the large bunches of white fragrant flowers. Unlike the standard Osmanthus fragrans, a mature shrub of ‘Fudingzhu’s’ flowers are large enough to be seen from several hundred feet away! This variety reaches flowering size when only 6” tall and flowers from September to April. It can be grown outdoors in zones 8 and higher and prefers full sun to partial shade with good drainage and average moisture. It also performs well as a container plant if grown in good light with cooler temperatures during the winter months. ‘Fudingzhu’ translates to “pearls on Buddha’s head.” The heady fragrance and magnitude of flower clusters will make ‘Fudingzhu’ one of your favorite plants. Hardiness Zone 8, 9, 10 Bloom Season Fall, Spring, Winter Sun Requirement Full Sun, Partial Sun Grows to 2-4' Minimum Temperature Indoors 35 Plant Type Fragrant Light: Full or partial sun, a southern, eastern or western exposure. Temperature: Maintain temperatures above 35?. They prefer cooler temperatures during the winter. Humidity: Preferably 50% or higher; however, they will tolerate lower levels without harm. Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist; severe dryness when grown in containers can hurt them. When watering, thoroughly saturate soil until a little water runs out of the bottom of the pot. Growing in a clay pot will help maintain a healthy root system. Fertilizer: Give them little if any fertilizer. They are sensitive to elevated salt levels. A top dressing of cottonseed meal in the spring is adequate for a years growth. Pruning: Repot once plants has completely filled the pot. They respond well to pruning and need to be cut back periodically to maintain form, otherwise, they can get leggy looking. The best time to prune is in the
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