SARCOCOCCA zeylanica
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SARCOCOCCA zeylanica
Commonly known as Ceylon Sarcococca
£16.50
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.Small black elliptic fruit
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Good to know
Syn Sarcococca pruniformis var. zeylanica -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease free -
Place of origin
Native to Sri Lanka -
Evergreen
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GreenGreenish yellow
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Spikes
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Border
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Height
3 metres -
Spread
3 metres
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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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 InterestBlack berries
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size3 metres
3 metres
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