Sarcococca Ruscrifolia 'Chinensis' - Sweet Box, Sarcocca |
| Type |
Shrub, Ground cover, Evergreen |
| Size |
Low Border (up to 50cm height) |
| Form |
Spreading clump |
| Colours |
Dark 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|0xfaff624600000000fb02000001000400 This low compact evergreen shrub will grow to around 1 - 1.5 metres in height and spread. Attractive evergreen glossy dark green distinctive longer strap shaped leaves. Scented pinky / white flowers provide interest from December to March, followed by black berries in winter.
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 knit together and form a dense ground cover. This variety is commonly planted as it more vigorous and thus faster to establish than other slow growing varieties. 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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