Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus' - summer leaves
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus' - summer leaves
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'

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(Holly Olive) An unusual evergreen shrub, Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus' has dark green/purple mature foliage with the younger shoots dark purple in colour.

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An unusual evergreen shrub, Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus' has dark green/purple mature foliage with the younger shoots dark purple in colour. Small fragrant flower clusters appear on the branches of mature specimens.

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus' can be grown in a container if required or makes an excellent border shrub.


  • Position: Full sun or shade.
  • Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: April and May.
  • Flower Colour: White
  • Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
  • Habit: Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus' grows to be a densely branched medium sized or eventually large rounded shrub.
    • Height: 3 m (10 ft)
    • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade, Shade
Eventual Size
Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m), Shrub - Large (3m+)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Damp/Wet, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Dry/Sandy
Special Features
Evergreen, Flowers in Spring, Foliage - Purple/Red, Screening/Hedge, Foliage - Unusual Shape

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