Sarcococca Hookeriana - Sweet Box, Christmas Box |
| Type |
Shrub, Ground cover, Container-friendly, Evergreen |
| Size |
Medium Border (50-100cm height) |
| Form |
Rounded - Bush |
| Colours |
Medium green Foliage, White Flowers (Winter) |
| Care |
Low/easy maintenance |
| Hardiness |
Frost hardy |
| Growth |
Slow growing |
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ear47mtete|2000DE60D170|DB_9F2AFA_fump|planttable|description|0xfaff9308000000009701000001000b00 This compact mound forming evergreen shrub has masses of small attractive dark green tear shaped leaves and compact habit. Hookeriana is slightly more spreading species, so ideal as an informal ground cover in shady spots. Sweetly scented white flowers provide interest throughout the winter months.
Cultivation tips:
Sarcocca is a hardy shrub that flourishes on free draining fertile soils (including chalk and clay), but prefers a moisture retentive yet free draining soil with plenty of humus. This evergreen is suitable for planting under shade - making it ideal for woodland planting and useful for problem shady areas where it will slowly knit together and form a dense ground cover. Water occasionally if very dry - mulch on poor soils. No need to prune but trim to shape. Height and spread up to 1 metre
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