SARCOCOCCA hookeriana 'Winter Gem'
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SARCOCOCCA hookeriana 'Winter Gem'
Commonly known as Sweet box
Hybrid variety. Highly scented white flowers in winter
£16.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £14.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
S. hookeriana var. digyna 'Purple Stem' x S. hookeriana var. humilis. Larger flowers than other cultivars -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Western China. Garden origin. Peter Moore, Longstock Nursery, Hants. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreenglossy, dark green leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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White
From pink buds. Reddish anthers -
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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Oblong
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Clumping shrub with erect shoots. Cluster of flowers are followed by red berries that ripen to black
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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 - 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) -
Scented flowers
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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 winds -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
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