SARCOCOCCA ruscifolia var chinensis 'Dragon Gate'
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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
£16.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £14.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Western and central China. A Roy Lancaster introduction. 1980 -
Evergreennarrow, pointed shining, leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
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Cream
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, bushy shrub with arching shoots. Clusters of flowers are followed by spherical, dark red fruit 5mm (¼in) across in summer
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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.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus rich
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Full shade
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Full sun
Will tolerate full sun if soil remains moist -
Partial shade
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
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