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
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Buxaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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