Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis
sweet box
A spreading, evergreen shrub with highly scented white flowers in winter, and slightly aromatic, lance-shaped, dark green leaves....
2 litre pot
£24.99
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Plant description
A spreading, evergreen shrub with highly scented white flowers in winter, and slightly aromatic, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. This tough shade-tolerant shrub provides much-needed structure, scent and colour, and is ideal for a shady shrub or mixed border. The flowers are followed by long-lasting, blue-black berries.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis:
Lightly trim after flowering, if necessary. Add plenty of well-rotted compost when planting as it may become chlorotic if planted on poor, dry soils.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
