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SARCOCOCCA ruscifolia
Commonly known as Sweet box
Stiff but arching stems with fragrant white blossoms
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - ovate, tapered, glossy, dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
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Cream -
Height - 1m (39in) -
Spread - 1m (39in)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - dense, bushy shrub. Produces clusters of flowers followed by spherical, dark-red fruit 5mm (¼in) across in summer
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy 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) -
Full shade -
Full sun - will tolerate full sun if soil remains moist -
Partial shade - shelter from cold winds -
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - western and central China -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 5
Suitable 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 Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Winter -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile but humus rich
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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Sarcococca - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of SARCOCOCCA ruscifolia
SARCOCOCCA ruscifolia var chinensis 'Dragon Gate' >
Commonly known as: Sweet box.
Compact form. Small scented cream flowers in winter followed by red berries in summer
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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