Sweet osmanthus Coloring Pages

What kind of flower is it?

Sweet osmanthus is a plant that fills the air with a sweet, lovely scent when autumn comes. It blooms with lots of tiny orange flowers to let everyone know that autumn is here.

Colors and types

The best things about Sweet osmanthus are its color and scent.

• Sweet osmanthus: It blooms with lots of tiny orange flowers.
• Silver osmanthus: It is in the same family as Sweet osmanthus, but it has white flowers. Its scent is a little gentler than Sweet osmanthus.

The name and scent

The name "Sweet osmanthus" in Japanese comes from its flowers that look gold, and because it is part of the osmanthus plant family. Some people say the name osmanthus was given because its tree trunk looks like the skin of a rhinoceros!

The scent of Sweet osmanthus is very sweet and so strong that you can notice it even from far away. It is famous for how far its scent travels, so it even has another name that means "the flower that smells sweet for miles."

Flower language

Sweet osmanthus has a special flower meaning of "humility." People gave it this meaning because its tiny flowers bloom quietly hidden behind the leaves, yet they give off such a wonderful scent. It also has the flower meaning of "true love."

When and where does it bloom?

Sweet osmanthus blooms for a short time in autumn. It usually blooms from the end of September to around October, and the flowers disappear in just about a week. So when you catch a sweet scent, it is fun to look around and find where it is blooming!

It is often planted as a tree in gardens, parks, and schools in Japan. When you are walking nearby and smell a sweet scent, Sweet osmanthus is surely blooming!

How to Choose Colors: Try Making a Gradient!

Sweet osmanthus flowers bloom in big bunches of tiny blossoms. If you color them carefully, they will look soft and fluffy!

• Flower colors: Start with orange as your main color, then mix in a little yellow or brown. If you change how dark or light you color them to make a gradient, they will look 3D!
• Leaves: Sweet osmanthus leaves are dark green and look a little shiny. Try adding some darker green along the line in the middle of each leaf. That will make them look real!
• Branches: Use brown to draw lots of thin branches.

How to Make It Look 3D: Think About "Shadows" and "Light"!

Here are some tricks to make your bunches of Sweet osmanthus flowers look 3D.

• Flower shadows: Color the bottom and back parts of the flower bunches with a layer of darker orange or brown. This makes the flowers look full and fluffy!
• Where the light hits: For places like the top of the flower bunches where light hits, use lighter colors or add some yellow. That will make them look bright and sparkly!

Tips to Enjoy Your Coloring Page!

• Try adding a background!
  • It is fun to draw invisible patterns to show the sweet scent of the Sweet osmanthus blowing in the wind!
• Express yourself freely!
  • Sweet osmanthus flowers are usually orange, but if you want to color your Sweet osmanthus pink or light blue, go for it! Make your very own special Sweet osmanthus.