Syringa josikaea Osmanthus armatus with handsome outward-going streaks of

with handsome outward-going streaks of crimson and fuchsia

corky texture

This interesting cultivar is a natural

Although not known for showy spring bloom the crown does bear pretty clusters of white flowers followed by small rounded fruits in autumn

Syringa josikaea Osmanthus armatus with handsome outward-going streaks ofNative to Hungary, Romania and Ukraine, this sweet lilac may look delicate but it actually prefers cooler climates and is fully hardy down to 30C! The scented pink flowers, unfolding from purple buds in May, are less clustered than S. vulgaris. The leaves are also smaller, giving the plant an elegant and dainty appearance. Not for acid soil. H7