Osmanthus Aquifolium - Parachute

Osmanthus Aquifolium – Parachute Form

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Description

Quick Facts:
Common Name: Holly Osmanthus (Parachute Form)
Botanical Name: Osmanthus aquifolium
Height (current): 100–125cm (including stem and head)
Form: Standard with parachute style stems and half moon foliage
Position: Full sun to light shade
Soil: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the Irish climate
Foliage: Evergreen, glossy, holly-like leaves
Flowering: Small, white, highly scented flowers in late summer to autumn
Ideal For: Courtyards, pots, entrances, formal gardens, year-round structure
This elegant Osmanthus has been carefully trained into an umbrella form, giving you that instant “finished” look without the years of waiting. The strong, clean stem lifts the evergreen canopy up and away from the ground, creating a beautiful, architectural silhouette – perfect for framing a doorway, lining a path, or adding height and interest to a terrace or balcony.
The foliage is deep green and glossy, with a holly-like texture that catches the light and provides a rich backdrop to other planting. In late summer to autumn, clusters of tiny white flowers appear, filling the air with a sweet, almost jasmine-like perfume – a lovely surprise from such a quietly sophisticated plant.
Osmanthus aquifolium is tough, reliable and easy to live with. It copes well with our Irish weather, stands up to wind once established, and holds its leaves beautifully right through winter. The umbrella head can be kept neat with a light trim once or twice a year, or allowed to soften slightly for a more relaxed, romantic look.
Where to Use It:
  • Flanking a front door or garden gate for a smart, welcoming entrance
  • In large pots on a terrace, balcony or patio for instant height and structure
  • As a pair on either side of a path, garden room or seating area
  • In formal or contemporary schemes where clean lines and evergreen presence are key
Garden Notebook:
  • Planting: Plant in good-quality, well-drained compost or soil enriched with organic matter. If planting in a pot, choose a generous container with drainage holes and use a peat-free, loam-based compost.
  • Watering: Keep well watered for the first growing season while the roots establish. In pots, water regularly in dry spells – don’t let the compost dry out completely.
  • Feeding: Feed in spring with a slow-release, balanced fertiliser to support healthy growth and lush foliage.
  • Pruning: Lightly trim the canopy after flowering or in late spring to maintain the umbrella shape. Remove any wayward shoots from the head and any growth from the stem if it appears.
  • Position Tips: Best in a sheltered spot away from very exposed coastal winds. Happy in sun or light shade – a position near a path, doorway or seating area will let you enjoy the fragrance.
A pair of these umbrella Osmanthus instantly adds that “designed” feel to a space – calm, elegant and evergreen, with a secret scent that rewards you every time you walk past.

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