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SARCOCOCCA hookeriana var humilis
Commonly known as Sweet box
Dwarf suckering shrub with pink-tinged white flowers
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Evergreenglossy, dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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WhiteWhite tinged pink -
Height60cm (24in) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous shrub
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Clump forming shrub with erect shoots. Produces clusters of flowers, males with pink anthers, followed by spherical dark, blue-black fruit 5mm (¼in) across
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Full sunWill tolerate full sun if soil remains moist -
Partial shadeShelter from cold winds
SARCOCOCCA hookeriana var humilis
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originWestern ChinaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
RHS group 8 -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus rich
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Sarcococca - Growing Guide
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60cm (24in)
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1m (39in) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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