Eventual height & spread
Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis 'Dragon Gate'
Chinese fragrant sweet box
- 2 litre pot
- £23.79 £27.99
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- Position: partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: slow
- Flowering period: February to March
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Collected by Roy Lancaster in Yunnan in 1980, this evergreen shrub has narrow, pointed leaves and highly scented cream flowers in late winter and early spring, and red berries in March. 'Dragon Gate' is a compact and slow-growing form ideal for pots and small garden borders with some shade.
If necessary after flowering lightly trim or prune back shoots that spoil the plant's symmetry. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost around the base of the plant.
- Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten