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  • 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
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • 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 fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      glossy, dark green leaves to 8cm (3in) long
    • White
      From pink buds. Reddish anthers
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Oblong
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically 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
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
    • Full shade
    • Full sun
      Will tolerate full sun if soil remains moist
    • Partial shade
      Shelter from cold winds
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
       
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