Botanical Name: Common Names:
Sarcococca hookeriana Winter Gem Himalayan Sweetbox, Sweet Box,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like, Spreading
Description:
Medium evergreen low-growing shrub with dark-green glossy foliage and fragrant small white flowers in Winter. Tough and tolerant of most conditions, it is especially valuable for shadier areas and is perfect for borders and containers, or as a low fragrant hedge. 'Winter Gem' features larger than average, glossy green leaves, with highly scented white flowers in Winter. Winter Gem will grow to 120cm over 10 + years and is great for bringing colour to your garden in the winter months.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
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