SCIENTIFIC NAME: Osmanthus heterophyllus 'sPg-3-021'

COMMON NAME: Party Lights Osmanthus

GARDEN SIZE: 4–5 feet tall x 3 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 6 to 9

EXPOSURE: Part Shade to Full Sun; protect from harsh winter winds and chill.

WATER & SOIL: Average to moist, acidic, well-drained, and organically rich soil. Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. Drought tolerant once established.

HABIT (FORM): Rounded, compact

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Variegated pink, cream, and yellow foliage with year-round interest

FLOWERS: Fragrant, intermittent white flowers

PLANT ORIGIN: Japan and Taiwan

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: Use a fertilizer for acid-loving plants (such as Holly-tone) in spring and fall

PRUNING: No pruning required for natural form; optional annual pruning may be done any time of the year for size and shape maintenance.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

USES: Specimen, Corner/foundation planting