just spent a couple of weeks in japan, and everywhere there was this
bush with yellow flowers and an overwhelming gorgeous scent.
in japan it is called ginmokusee
i think its english name is fragrant tea olive.

does anyone know if it will grow in the uk (and survive london winters)?

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mikeATmewilliamsDOTcoDOTuk

just spent a couple of weeks in japan, and everywhere there was this
bush with yellow flowers and an overwhelming gorgeous scent.
in japan it is called ginmokusee
i think its english name is fragrant tea olive.

does anyone know if it will grow in the uk (and survive london winters)?

Do a Google on Osmanthus fragrans and see if it's that. If it is, Hilliers
says that it will not survive winters here.
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just spent a couple of weeks in japan, and everywhere there was this
bush with yellow flowers and an overwhelming gorgeous scent.
in japan it is called ginmokusee

Gin-mokusei

i think its english name is fragrant tea olive.

Latinate name: Osmanthus asiaticus (=O. fragrans, O. latifolius)

There is a darker flowered form Kin-mokusei O. fragrans var aurantiacus

(Gin- and kin- are silver and gold respectively)

Chilterns offered seed last year. I may well try it.

does anyone know if it will grow in the uk (and survive london winters)?

I am not sure. They might given a bit of shelter and protected from wet
feet. Provided that you can find a hardy specimen grown in the UK. And
I'd expect it to be good in a frost free conservatory or greenhouse.

O. fragrans var thunbergii won't - that is only hardy in SW Japan.

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Martin Brown

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just spent a couple of weeks in japan, and everywhere there was this
bush with yellow flowers and an overwhelming gorgeous scent.
in japan it is called ginmokusee
i think its english name is fragrant tea olive.

does anyone know if it will grow in the uk (and survive london winters)?

Do a Google on Osmanthus fragrans and see if it's that. If it is, Hilliers
says that it will not survive winters here.
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The OP might want to look up osmanthus delavayii, also fragrant, and hardy.

Janet

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just spent a couple of weeks in japan, and everywhere there was this
bush with yellow flowers and an overwhelming gorgeous scent.
in japan it is called ginmokusee
i think its english name is fragrant tea olive.

does anyone know if it will grow in the uk (and survive london winters)?

Do a Google on Osmanthus fragrans and see if it's that. If it is, Hilliers
says that it will not survive winters here.
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The OP might want to look up osmanthus delavayii, also fragrant, and hardy.

Janet


That's lovely. But it's not what Google kicks up as tea olive.
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just spent a couple of weeks in japan, and everywhere there was this
bush with yellow flowers and an overwhelming gorgeous scent.
in japan it is called ginmokusee
i think its english name is fragrant tea olive.

does anyone know if it will grow in the uk (and survive london winters)?

Do a Google on Osmanthus fragrans and see if it's that. If it is,
Hilliers
says that it will not survive winters here.
--

The OP might want to look up osmanthus delavayii, also fragrant, and
hardy.

That's lovely. But it's not what Google kicks up as tea olive.

Sorry for any confusion; just suggesting an alternative plant to
assuage his disappointment :-)

Janet.

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just spent a couple of weeks in japan, and everywhere there was this
bush with yellow flowers and an overwhelming gorgeous scent.
in japan it is called ginmokusee
i think its english name is fragrant tea olive.

does anyone know if it will grow in the uk (and survive london winters)?

Do a Google on Osmanthus fragrans and see if it's that. If it is,
Hilliers
says that it will not survive winters here.
--

The OP might want to look up osmanthus delavayii, also fragrant, and
hardy.

That's lovely. But it's not what Google kicks up as tea olive.

Sorry for any confusion; just suggesting an alternative plant to
assuage his disappointment :-)

Janet.

Oh, I agree. I just thought that if he Googled for that, he'd get something
he wasn't looking for. ;-) The one you suggest would be a good substitute,
IMO.
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thanks to all who wrote with advice on the fragrant tea olive.

i will let you know if i have any success.

it would be worth it as the fragrance is gorgeous. it is said that in
some districts of china women were not allowed out when the blossom was
in full bloom as their senses would be too aroused by the perfume. it is
that lovely!

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Hello Mike

I have just returned from Kyoto and the plant you admired is Osmanthus fragrans var. Aurantiacus. It is not hardy outdoors in Britain, but "succeeds on a wall in Cornwall" according to my Google search. It will grow in acid-alkaline soil, preferring chalkly, dislikes exposed conditions and freezing winds. One for the conservatory I think. But it is extremely beautiful. I have identified a couple of nurseries who may supply; I'm waiting for a reply. I'll let you know if I have any success.

Kate Copestake