Oleaster
Gorgeous, glossy, golden-edged, dark-green leave
| Gorgeous, glossy, golden-edged, dark-green leaves and fragrant, creamy-white autumn flowers. This versatile, evergreen shrub works well in a large shrub border or grown as an informal hedge. The variegated foliage, perfect for illuminating dark areas, is best in full sun. Tolerates dry soil and salt-laden coastal winds.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: October and November Flower colour: creamy-whiteOther features: the variegated foliage is excellent for flower-arrangingHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To keep hedging specimens tidy in late summer cut back long or misplaced shoots using secateurs. Remove any plain green-leaved shoots as soon as they appear, cutting them back to the originGoes well with: Choisya ternata, Garrya elliptica, Sarcococca confusa, Hedera hibernica `Sagittifolia`, Geranium macrorrhizum `Album`, Galanthus nivalis |
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