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Osmanthus heter. 'goshiki' - Όσμανθος πανασέ

Osmanthus 'goshiki' 13cm

Name: Osmanthus 'goshiki' 13cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Osmanthgos13cm
Price: 9.5 EUR
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VARIEGATED EVERGREEN SHRUB · OLEACEAE · SPINY JUVENILE FOLIAGE

Osmanthus ‘Goshiki’

Family: Oleaceae · Pot diameter: 13 cm · Current height: 25 cm

Five foliage tones
Pink young growth
Scented white flowers
RHS Award of Garden Merit

Osmanthus ‘Goshiki’ is an evergreen shrub with variegated leathery leaves combining green, cream, yellow, pink and copper across different growth ages. Young leaves open warm-toned and often spiny before maturing into a steadier green-cream mosaic. Small white flowers appear in autumn and add sweet fragrance to a crown already functioning as permanent colour structure.

Beside a bright, partly shaded entrance, the pale mosaic stands out against a dark background. It can serve as a permanent point of colour in a border or a large pot. The contrast between pink young tips and mature green leaves keeps the composition lively even when the shrub is not flowering.

RHS Award of Garden Merit.

What makes it distinctive

Three elements define this exact cultivar’s form and presence.

Five colour phases

The Japanese name refers to several tones coexisting on one crown.

Spiny juvenile form

Young leaves carry stronger teeth, while mature leaves often become more entire.

Autumn fragrance

Small white flowers hide among the leaves but announce themselves through scent.

Why you will love it: because five colour phases gains a clear presence on a dense slow-growing evergreen shrub, without excessive styling.

In the garden & on the terracePlacement & plant combinationsAllow 1–1.5 m for the mature crown and avoid fierce afternoon sun scorching the variegation.

Planting position

Ideal position

Allow 1–1.5 m for the mature crown and avoid fierce afternoon sun scorching the variegation.

Colour & compatibility

Compatible combinations

Choose contrasting textures that share sun or light shade, good drainage and a compatible watering scale.

Sarcococca confusa — dark glossy foliage and winter scent create a calm evergreen background
Helleborus orientalis — low winter flowers fill the base before pink new growth
Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ — arching gold-green blades repeat the palette in a completely different texture

Care at a glance

Light

Sun or light partial shade, protecting variegated foliage from extreme afternoon heat.

Watering

Water when the upper few centimetres of soil have dried and never leave water standing.

Climate & resilience

An evergreen shrub for a sheltered outdoor position; protect container roots from prolonged hard frost.

Safety

An ornamental plant, not for eating. Keep leaves, flowers and any fruit away from chewing.

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, soil, feeding, pruning and problem prevention.

Position & light

Sun or light partial shade, protecting variegated foliage from extreme afternoon heat.

Watering & drainage

Water when the upper few centimetres of soil have dried and never leave water standing.

Soil & repotting

Organic free-draining soil from slightly acidic to neutral, with rapid removal of surplus water.

Feeding

One light application of balanced feed in early spring is enough for steady new growth.

Pruning & habit

Correct wayward or dead stems selectively after the main growth and retain the natural habit. Remove only stems that disturb the natural crown and avoid cutting deeply into old bare wood.

Problem prevention

Watch for spotting when foliage stays wet and chlorosis in very lime-rich compost.

Development through timeFrom establishment to mature habitFrom first establishment to the exact plant’s natural mature habit.

First season

During the first season it directs energy into root establishment and a few strong new shoots rather than filling its final space immediately.

Establishment

New tips fill gaps in the woody framework and the natural crown becomes denser without changing its basic growth type.

Mature scale

With long-term growth it reaches about 1–1.5 m in height and 1–1.5 m in width, forming a dense slow-growing evergreen shrub.

Mature habit & dimensions

10–20 years

Height 1–1.5 mWidth 1–1.5 mdense slow-growing evergreen shrub

Woody stems form a compact crown of spiny, variegated leaves. The cream mosaic persists year-round, with young tips adding warmer tones.

Form through time

Seasonal cycle

Evergreen structuredense slow-growing evergreen shrubYoung and mature foliage

Warm seasonWoody stems form a compact crown of spiny, variegated leaves. The cream mosaic persists year-round, with young tips adding warmer tones.

Winter habitFoliage remains under suitable conditions. Slower growth and reduced flowering change the display without removing the basic architecture.

The studies show habit and seasonal development; growth varies with age, climate and cultivation.

What to expect after planting: New tips add pink and bronze tones while older leaves retain their cream-and-green mosaic. Woody branching gradually fills out the shrub.

History & originCultivar originA Japanese name meaning “five colours” describes the mosaic of young and mature foliage.

Osmanthus ‘Goshiki’ is a Japanese cultivated selection of Osmanthus heterophyllus. Its name means “five colours” and describes foliage at different ages: new tips emerge pink or bronze before developing the familiar green, cream and yellowish mosaic.

The selection entered gardens for this lasting colour character, combined with the species’ leathery leaves and distinctive teeth. Its original breeder and exact introduction year are not known. The name thus describes a colour story repeated with each new flush of growth.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Age-related heterophylly

Juvenile leaves are usually spinier, while higher and older growth often produces less toothed blades.

Three pigment systems in one flush

Cream and yellow sectors contain less functional chlorophyll, while pink and bronze tones in young growth come from anthocyanins overlaying the green tissue.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers covering position, water, seasonality, pruning, mature scale and safety.

01How much light does it need?

Sun or light partial shade, protecting variegated foliage from extreme afternoon heat.

02When should it be watered?

Water when the upper few centimetres of soil have dried and never leave water standing.

03Can it stay permanently in a pot?

Yes, in a container matched to its final scale, with open drainage holes and the upper compost refreshed each spring.

04When and how should it be pruned?

Correct wayward or dead stems selectively after the main growth and retain the natural habit.

05How large does it become?

At maturity it reaches about 1–1.5 m high and 1–1.5 m wide, with a natural dense slow-growing evergreen shrub.

06Is it safe to eat or for pets?

An ornamental plant, not for eating. Keep leaves, flowers and any fruit away from chewing.

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Osmanthus 'goshiki' 13cm

Osmanthus 'goshiki' 13cm

Osmanthus ‘Goshiki’

What makes it distinctive

Five colour phases

Spiny juvenile form

Autumn fragrance

Ideal position

Compatible combinations

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & resilience

Safety

Position & light

Watering & drainage

Soil & repotting

Feeding

Pruning & habit

Problem prevention

First season

Establishment

Mature scale

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through time

Age-related heterophylly

Three pigment systems in one flush

Frequently asked questions

Osmanthus 'goshiki' 13cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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