Osmanthus fragrans Apricot Echo Starter Plant – Fragrant Evergreen Tea Olive Shrub

<h2>Osmanthus fragrans 'Apricot Echo' Starter Plant Overview</h2><p>The Osmanthus fragrans 'Apricot Echo', commonly known as the Apricot Echo Tea Olive, is an evergreen shrub prized for its strong apricot-scented creamy white flowers. This rooted starter plant is ideal for gardeners looking to add a fragrant and ornamental shrub to their landscape. It thrives in USDA zones 7b-10 and prefers partial shade with well-draining, acidic soil.</p><h2>Key Features</h2><ul><li>Evergreen shrub with a mature height of 6-10 feet and width of 4-6 feet</li><li>Produces fragrant apricot-scented flowers from fall to spring</li><li>Prefers partial shade but tolerates full sun</li><li>Requires moderate, consistent moisture and well-draining acidic soil (pH 5.0-6.5)</li><li>Non-toxic and suitable for ornamental hedges or southern gardens</li></ul><h2>Growing Information and Care</h2><ul><li>Keep the starter plant in a 4" pot until established</li><li>Water when the top inc