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Sarcococca Hookeriana - Sweet Box
Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Container-friendly, Evergreen
Size
Medium Border (50-100cm height)
Form
Rounded - Bush
Colours
Medium green Foliage, White Flowers (Winter)
Care
Low/easy maintenance
Hardiness
Frost hardy
Growth
Slow growing
This compact mound forming evergreen shrub with attractive dark green tear shaped leaves and compact habit provides AYR interest. Sweetly scented white flowers provide interest in early winter.
Cultivation tips:
Sarcocca flourishes on most free draining soils, especially chalky conditions. This evergreen is suitable for planting under shade - making it useful for problem shady areas. Water occasionally if very dry - mulch on poor soils. 2m tall X 1m.
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