Bring fragrant fall flowers to your garden with one live, rooted Beni Kin Mokusei Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus). Your young plant is grown at approximately 1-quart size and ships in a protective fabric grow bag. It develops into an evergreen shrub with small, richly scented, deep-orange flowers.
Why Grow Beni Kin Mokusei Tea Olive?
- Enjoy the sweet floral fragrance near a patio, path, or open window.
- Evergreen foliage provides structure between flowering seasons.
- Use as a specimen shrub or allow several plants to develop into a screen.
- Fall flowers add interest as many summer blooms fade.
Growing Tips
- Choose full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil.
- Keep the root zone evenly moist while the plant establishes; avoid standing water.
- Allow room for a large shrub. Size depends on climate, growing conditions, and pruning.
- Generally suited to USDA Zones 7–9; protect young plants from severe cold, particularly at the cooler edge of the range.
- Unpack promptly and acclimate gradually after shipping. If shaping is needed, prune lightly; severe pruning can delay flowering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the flowers bright red?
The common “red flowering” name describes this darker-flowered form, but its blooms are deep orange rather than true red.
Will it arrive in a plastic pot or in bloom?
It ships in a fabric grow bag. Flowers are seasonal, and young plants may need more maturity before blooming.
How tall is the plant at delivery?
The 1-quart designation describes its growing size, not a fixed height. Height and fullness vary by crop and season; gallery blooms show a mature plant.
