Where can I get yellow osmanthus fragrans plants?

richard.eden

Wife asking me to find yellow osmanthus fragrans plants aka sweet olive. Lovely small yellow flowers with strong scent. I’m trying to find somewhere I can buy  two or three plants via post. Or near Stratford upon Avon. Anyone got any information on where I can find them? Thanks 😊

Ladybird4

Hello Richard. Have you tried looking for sellers on line? I had a quick look and there was this one:

https://www.paramountplants.co.uk/plant/osmanthusf/osmanthus-fragrans.html

Other sellers are available but in these times you might have difficulty sourcing any plants.

richard.eden

Thanks Ladybird4. That looks like a good option. I’ll call and ask if they have the yellow flower variety. We saw them in China last year and they smell fabulous. 😊

richard.eden

Are there any other options someone may know of?

Silver surfer

RHS list 5 that supply Osmanthus fragrans.

https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/Nurseries-Search-Result?query=11985&name=&view=listView

You may want one called Conger Yellow which does not get a mention in UK.

https://www.gardenia.net/plant/osmanthus-fragrans

Cecilia87

https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/plants.cfm?pl_id=6772&CFID=38662949&CFTOKEN=3107f4af380e97cb-74E831B4-CBA8-C91A-E5EA6375D8E7B20B

Is that any good? It says creamy orange flowers rather than yellow though. 

richard.eden

Hi Cecilia87, that’s great! I’ve placed an order for 3 plants. Orange yellow is very good. Fingers crossed they arrive and are good. Thank you! 😊😊

Silver surfer

richard.eden 
Pity you didn't bother to look at the link I added..
Charles Ellis in Broadway ..very near to you sell it!

Fairygirl

@richard.eden- I grow Osmanthus burkwoodii which has small, creamy, scented flowers.
It's just starting flowering at the moment here, might be a bit earlier further south. 
Always a good performer, likes a shady spot, and evergreen.
That might be an alternative, or even an addition to, the one you want. 

richard.eden

Silver surfer said:

richard.eden 
Pity you didn't bother to look at the link I added..
Charles Ellis in Broadway ..very near to you sell it!

Hi Silver Surfer, I did indeed look but when I look again I see what you mean. I’ll check out the local supplier too. Thanks for the prompt 😊

richard.eden

Silver Surfer You may want one called Conger Yellow which does not get a mention in UK. https://www.gardenia.net/plant/osmanthus-fragrans I saw this site also, in America. I think you are right about the name too. 😊