Can you order an Osmanthus from Bunnings?

[Robbie4]

Does Bunnings order a special plant if requested? 

Plant in question is...Osmanthus - Fragrans - Aurantiacus.

 

[EricL]

Hello @Robbie4 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us and thanks for sharing your question about ordering in an Osmanthus - Fragrans - Aurantiacus

Osmanthus fragrans aurantiacus is a beautiful and highly fragrant variety of the Osmanthus fragrans species, commonly known as sweet olive, tea olive, or fragrant olive. Native to Asia, particularly China, Japan, and the Himalayas, this plant is cherished for its intensely aromatic flowers. 

The aurantiacus variety stands out for its distinctive orange blossoms, a feature hinted at by its name, which is derived from the Latin word for "orange." Blooming in late summer to autumn, this variety not only adds vibrant colour to gardens but also fills the air with a sweet, apricot-like fragrance.

Please allow me to make a few inquiries with our supplier regarding this plant and its availability. As soon as I have more information, I'll get back to you.

Thank you for your patience.

Eric

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Robbie4,

Could you please let us know the location of your closest Bunnings store so we can verify if they are available in your area?

Mitchell

[Robbie4]

Both Tuggerah & West Gosford are within easy reach; however, I have been in contact with both & been advised they do not stock (???!!); hence my enquiry to see if I can get it as a special buy. Require ONE only.

Rgds 

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Robbie4,

Bunnings West Gosford only carries the white Osmanthus Fragrans but not the Aurantiacus variety. I've contacted our plant supplier and unfortunately they don't grow this variety. I do apologise for not being able to obtain those for you.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[Robbie4]

OK & Thank You for trying.

[gyoukubai]

Hi, I'm hoping to get the same plant (i.e. the  Aurantiacus variety). I can travel to any Bunnings in Brisbane if required. Could you please help to check if any of the stores would have this? Thank you very much. 

[JacobZ]

Hi @gyoukubai,

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

I've checked with our bigger stores in Brisbane, and they are not a stocked line, but they may still be orderable. 

You'll have to let me get in touch with our suppliers when they reopen on Monday to see if this variety of Osmanthus can be ordered in Brisbane.

Can you let me know which store in Brisbane is your closest? 

If they are available, we should be able to order them to your closest store to prevent any run-around.

Please bear with me and I will get back to you as soon as I have an answer.

Jacob

[gyoukubai]

Hi Jacob,

Thank you for your response and really appreciate your help checking this!

The nearest store to me is Mount Gravatt please, thank you

[JacobZ]

Hi @gyoukubai,

It's a small world. Ironically, that is the store I worked at for 5+ years.

I'll get in touch with my colleagues and see what I can do for you.

Jacob