Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna
sweet box
- 2 litre pot
- £22.99
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- Position: partial to deep shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: slow to average
- Flowering period: December to March
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Commonly refered to as 'sweet box', Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna produces clusters of small, creamy-white, tassel-like flowers, which although relatively unassuming to the eye, produce a rich, vanilla-like perfume.
A compact, thicket-forming shrub with slender, mid- to dark green leaves, it provides xcellent evergreen groundcover for a moist, shady spot, and if planted beneath a window, close to an entrance or beside a pathway, it will offfer one of the best sources of heady winter fragrance.
A compact, thicket-forming shrub with slender, mid- to dark green leaves, it provides xcellent evergreen groundcover for a moist, shady spot, and if planted beneath a window, close to an entrance or beside a pathway, it will offfer one of the best sources of heady winter fragrance.
Plant Sarcococca in moist, well-drained soil enriched with well-rotted compost. It thrives in partial to full shade, making it an excellent choice for shady borders, woodland gardens, or underplanting trees and shrubs. When planting, incorporate mycorrhizal fungi to promote strong root development and water well until established.
In late winter or early spring, lightly trim or prune back misplaced, leggy, or damaged shoots to maintain a neat, compact shape. Avoid heavy pruning, as this can reduce flowering the following year. After pruning, apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of organic matter, such as well-rotted compost or leaf mould, around the base to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil health.
While sweet box is drought-tolerant once established, occasional deep watering in prolonged dry spells will encourage lush growth and abundant, highly fragrant flowers.
In late winter or early spring, lightly trim or prune back misplaced, leggy, or damaged shoots to maintain a neat, compact shape. Avoid heavy pruning, as this can reduce flowering the following year. After pruning, apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of organic matter, such as well-rotted compost or leaf mould, around the base to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil health.
While sweet box is drought-tolerant once established, occasional deep watering in prolonged dry spells will encourage lush growth and abundant, highly fragrant flowers.
- Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
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