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About this product
Winter-Flowering Evergreen Shrub
Mixed Sarcococca selection
Confirmed format: 2 litre (P17) potted shrub
Plant Highlights
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Evergreen foliage for year-round structure
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Delightfully fragrant winter flowers
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Ideal for shaded gardens and woodland planting
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Compact habit suitable for borders and containers
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Easy to grow and low maintenance
Overview
Our Sarcococca collection features carefully selected evergreen shrubs grown for their glossy foliage and highly fragrant winter flowers. Flowering during the quieter months of the year, these shrubs bring welcome scent and evergreen structure to the garden when little else is in bloom. The exact variety may vary throughout the season.
Supplied in a 2 litre (P17) pot, these shrubs are ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, courtyards and patio containers. Their neat habit makes them suitable for smaller spaces while providing dependable year-round foliage and valuable seasonal interest.
Why We Love It
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Highly scented winter flowers brighten the colder months.
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Evergreen foliage provides structure throughout the year.
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Thrives in shaded and sheltered parts of the garden.
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Excellent for containers, entrances and woodland planting.
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Requires very little pruning once established.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
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| Botanical Name | Sarcococca (mixed varieties) |
| Common Name | Sweet Box |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Foliage | Glossy evergreen leaves; appearance varies by variety |
| Flowering Period | Winter to early spring, depending on the variety |
| Growth Habit | Compact to upright shrub, depending on variety |
| Position | Partial shade or full shade |
| Soil | Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | Varies according to the variety |
| Mature Spread | Varies according to the variety |
| Hardiness | Hardy in most Irish gardens when planted in well-drained soil |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in partial shade or full shade where the foliage is protected from prolonged drying winds. Sarcococca is particularly well suited to woodland gardens and sheltered borders.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, water during extended dry spells, especially container-grown plants.
Soil
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Apply a mulch in spring to help conserve moisture and improve soil condition.
Hardiness and Winter Care
Generally hardy in Irish gardens. Ensure good drainage during winter and protect newly planted container specimens from prolonged freezing conditions if severe weather is expected.
Routine Care
Little routine pruning is required. Remove damaged or wayward shoots after flowering to maintain a tidy shape, and feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser if needed.
Perfect For
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Woodland gardens and shaded borders.
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Underplanting beneath trees and larger shrubs.
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Courtyard and urban gardens.
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Patio containers in sheltered positions.
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Adding winter fragrance and evergreen structure.
Good to Know
This product contains a selection of Sarcococca varieties. Foliage shape, mature size, flowering period and berry production may vary between cultivars. Each plant is individually labelled with its botanical name and variety.
Product Information
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Botanical identity: Sarcococca (mixed varieties).
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Supplied in a 2 litre (P17) nursery pot.
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Variety selected from the current in-store range.
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