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Sarcococca 2L
Sarcococca, also known as Sweetbox, is an evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest with its glossy dark green leaves and fragrant, winter-blooming white flowers. Perfect for adding subtle beauty and fragrance to shaded areas, this hardy plant thrives in both full and partial shade. Ideal for ground cover, borders, or containers, Sarcococca provides a lush, dense foliage backdrop and a delightful winter scent that attracts pollinators. Its compact size makes it perfect for smaller gardens or woodland settings.
Pot Size: 2L
Features: Evergreen, Fragrant Flowers, Hardy
Ideal For: Shaded Areas, Borders, Groundcover
Plant Details
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
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| Bloom Period | December to March |
Growing Guide
| Pruning | Prune lightly in late winter or early spring after flowering to maintain shape. |
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Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moisture retentive
- Flowering
- White
- Foliage
- evergreen
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