Bring year-round beauty and heavenly fragrance to your garden with the Orange Flowering Fragrant Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans) 🌿 — a timeless evergreen shrub prized for its sweet, apricot-scented blooms and glossy green leaves.

This live plant, grown in a 2.5-quart nursery pot, ships securely in a fabric grow bag to protect the root system during transit. Perfect for garden beds, patios, or indoor containers, the Tea Olive thrives in full to partial sun, producing clusters of small, orange blossoms that release a rich, fruity fragrance reminiscent of peaches and jasmine.

Loved across the South and Asia for its ornamental beauty and intoxicating scent, this hardy shrub makes an excellent hedge, border plant, or patio specimen.

🌼 Plant Info:

• Scientific Name: Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus
  
• Common Name: Orange Flowering Fragrant Tea Olive, Sweet Olive
  
• Type: Evergreen Shrub
  
• Mature Height: 8–10 ft. (can be pruned to stay compact)
  
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  
• Soil Type: Well-draining, slightly acidic
  
• Watering: Moderate – keep evenly moist but not soggy
  
• Hardiness Zones: 7–10
  
• Bloom Time: Late Summer to Fall (may bloom multiple times a year)
  
• Fragrance: Sweet, apricot-like scent
  
• Shipping Note: Plant ships in a fabric grow bag, not in a plastic nursery pot.

🌱 Why Grow Orange Flowering Fragrant Tea Olive?

1. Planting Location: Choose a sunny to partly shaded spot with well-drained soil.
   
2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; reduce watering once mature.
   
3. Fertilizer: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring for lush growth.
   
4. Pruning: Trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
   
5. Container Care: If growing in pots, ensure excellent drainage and occasional repotting every 2–3 years.
   
6. Temperature: Protect from frost in colder climates; move indoors or cover during freezes.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How tall is the plant I will receive?
Each plant is approximately 8–12 inches tall, grown in a 2.5 QT nursery pot and shipped in a fabric grow bag.

Will the plant bloom this year?
Depending on your growing conditions, mature plants may begin blooming within the first growing season.

Can I keep my Tea Olive in a pot?
Yes! It grows beautifully in containers as long as the pot provides good drainage and ample sunlight.

What does it smell like?
The flowers produce a sweet, fruity fragrance reminiscent of apricots, peaches, and jasmine.

Is it cold-hardy?
It’s hardy in USDA Zones 7–10; in colder regions, bring it indoors during freezing temperatures.

Where to Buy Orange Flowering Fragrant Tea Olive Plants for Sale?

At Seeds World, we ship healthy, well-rooted Orange Flowering Fragrant Tea Olive plants directly to your door in secure, breathable fabric grow bags for optimal root protection. 🌿

Enjoy fast U.S. shipping, high-quality live plants, and customer-focused care — everything you need to start growing this beautifully fragrant garden treasure today!