Product description
“Christmas Box” is a wonderful upright and bushy evergreen shrub which blooms during the winter. These highly fragrant white flowers will perfume the air. The flowers are followed by glossy, deep red to black coloured fruits. The flowers are interspersed throughout the plant on the underside of the stalks. Due these wonderful aromas, it is also known as the “Sweet Box” and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Thick, medium green leaves, approximately 4 cm in length, accompany the plant year-round.
One of the best qualities of this plant is that it produces wonderful scents in partial to full shade. You can really enjoy this plant and yet put it a darker, sheltered part of your garden. And it is hardy to most temperatures in the UK.
Overall, it is a low maintenance plant and can tolerate a variety of soil types. However, it does not like to be waterlogged or grown in overly wet areas. As such, make sure the soil is well-drained. Used as groundcover, this plant does well in flower beds and other border areas. It also works well in containers in patios or courtyard gardens in shaded areas.
Sweet Box
Sarcococca confusa
Sarcococca confusa
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Product description
“Christmas Box” is a wonderful upright and bushy evergreen shrub which blooms during the winter. These highly fragrant white flowers will perfume the air. The flowers are followed by glossy, deep red to black coloured fruits. The flowers are interspersed throughout the plant on the underside of the stalks. Due these wonderful aromas, it is also known as the “Sweet Box” and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Thick, medium green leaves, approximately 4 cm in length, accompany the plant year-round.
One of the best qualities of this plant is that it produces wonderful scents in partial to full shade. You can really enjoy this plant and yet put it a darker, sheltered part of your garden. And it is hardy to most temperatures in the UK.
Overall, it is a low maintenance plant and can tolerate a variety of soil types. However, it does not like to be waterlogged or grown in overly wet areas. As such, make sure the soil is well-drained. Used as groundcover, this plant does well in flower beds and other border areas. It also works well in containers in patios or courtyard gardens in shaded areas.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Prune Sarcococca after flowering to maintain its shape and promote healthy growth.
How to Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil moist. Sarcococca prefers consistently moist, but well-drained soil. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
How to Plant
Plant Sarcococca in well-draining, moist soil in a partially shaded or shaded spot. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, place the plant, and cover with soil. Space them 60-90cm apart to allow for spreading.
