A bold evergreen shrub with deep purple young foliage that matures to dark green. It provides strong contrast in planting schemes and offers dense structure year round. Ideal for hedging or specimen planting.

Quick Facts
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well drained soil
• Height and spread: Around 200cm tall and wide
• Hardiness: Hardy shrub

This is an evergreen shrub.

Osmanthus heterophyllus Purpureus (False Holly)

A bold evergreen shrub with deep purple young foliage that matures to dark green. It provides strong contrast in planting schemes and offers dense structure year round. Ideal for hedging or specimen planting.

Quick Facts
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well drained soil
• Height and spread: Around 200cm tall and wide
• Hardiness: Hardy shrub

This is an evergreen shrub.

Common Questions

• Is the purple colour permanent?
It is strongest on new growth.

• Is it good for screening?
Yes, it forms a dense evergreen shrub.

• Does it flower?
Small white flowers may appear in autumn.

Planting Ideas

Works well with lighter foliage shrubs and grasses.

More Information

Plant in free draining soil.
Prune lightly to maintain shape.

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Quick Facts

Sunlight:

Full sun, Part shade

Soil:

Well drained soil, Moist but well drained soil, Clay soil, Sandy soil

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