Noble Lady Fragrant Tea Olive | Qiannan Guifei Osmanthus Starter Plant (4-6 in) - Pink to Green Foliage

About This Plant

The Noble Lady Fragrant Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans Qiannan Guifei) is a rare Chinese cultivar with striking foliage that changes from bright pink to pale pink/white, then green. It features fragrant white flowers and is noted for disease and deer resistance. This is a starter plant form.

What You Will Receive

Starter plant, approximately 4-6 inches tall.

Growing Information

• Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water deeply during dry periods.
• Soil: Well-draining soil; amend heavy soils with compost or sand for drainage.
• Fertilization: Balanced fertilizer during the growing season (spring to early fall).
• Pruning: Light pruning to shape or remove dead/damaged branches.
• Temperature: Protect young plants from extreme frost in colder regions within its hardiness zones.
• Container Growing: Suitable for containers; use a large pot with good drainage and bring indoors if temperatures fall below hardiness range.

Type: Starter Plant

Common Name: Noble Lady Fragrant Tea Olive

Scientific Name: Osmanthus fragrans Qiannan Guifei

Growth: Mature height 10-15 ft, mature width 6-8 ft; vigorous growth; flowers after maturity.

Special Features: Rare cultivar with ornamental pink/white foliage, fragrant white flowers, deer and disease resistance.

Live Plant Notice

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