Logee's Sweet Olive
Best fragrant shrub for patio gardeners seeking year-round evergreen beauty.
This evergreen is the ultimate sensory upgrade for a patio, filling the air with a potent, orange-blossom perfume for months on end. It demands very little from you in terms of maintenance, though you will need to provide a cool, moist environment to keep those delicate blooms coming.
$19.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a fragrant, sensory-rich landscape experience
- Landscapers needing year-round greenery and structural garden elements
- Apartment dwellers or patio owners with limited outdoor space
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners living in regions with harsh, freezing winters
- Impatient growers looking for rapid, immediate landscape coverage
- Beginners struggling with specific soil and light requirements
Performance breakdown
Fragrance potency
The intoxicating orange-blossom scent fills outdoor spaces with ease.
Maintenance ease
Minimal fertilization needs make this a low-stress choice for gardeners.
Bloom duration
Reliable flowering from fall through spring provides extended seasonal interest.
Container suitability
Compact, bushy growth habit fits perfectly on porches and patios.
Foliage quality
Lush evergreen leaves ensure visual appeal even when not in bloom.
Growth pace
Slow development requires patience but rewards with a manageable size.
Key Specs
Pot Size
2.5 inches
Mature Height
48 inches
Care Level
Easy
Watering Frequency
Moderate
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Growth Habit
Bushy
Flowering Season
Fall, Spring, Winter
Fragrance
Floral
Humidity Preference
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
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