Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Osmanthus fragrans
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Lupinus
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Tea Olive
lupine
In French
Tea Olive
usine de lupin
In Spanish
té verde oliva
planta de lupino
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
tremoço planta
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
łubin roślin
In Latin
Tea Olive
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Tea Olive and Lupine
Season and care of Tea Olive and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Tea Olive and Lupine Physical Information
Tea Olive and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Lupine are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tea Olive and Lupine
Care of Tea Olive and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.