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    SARCOCOCCA
    SARCOCOCCA
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    SARCOCOCCA

    Commonly known as Christmas box, Sweet box

    Christmas box grown for its scent rather than the close-clipped hedges and topiary of Buxus, though, will make a low, informal hedge.

    Tolerant of neglect, a fine plant with glossy leaves for a dull, shady part of the garden.

    Genus of 11 species of monoecious, evergreen shrubs found in moist, shady places, forests and thickets from China to the Himalayas and southeastern Asia.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Tolerates atmospheric pollution, dry shade and neglect.
    • Place of origin
      China to Himalayas, southeastern Asia
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Scented flowers
      Except S. saligna
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    varieties
    SARCOCOCCA confusa
    Scented green-white flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    SARCOCOCCA hookeriana var digyna
    White flowers, dark stems
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    Not available until May 2026
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    SARCOCOCCA hookeriana var digyna 'Purple Stem'
    An attactive form with young stems and midribs of the leaves flushed purple
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    SARCOCOCCA hookeriana var humilis
    Dwarf suckering shrub with pink-tinged white flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    SARCOCOCCA wallichii
    A clump forming species notable for its shining black fruits which persist on the plant to flowering time in the autumn
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    SARCOCOCCA zeylanica
    Ceylon Sarcococca
     
    2 Litre
    £16.50

    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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