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  • SARCOCOCCA confusa
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    SARCOCOCCA confusa

    Commonly known as Sweet box

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    Scented green-white flowers
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Western China
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      tapered, glossy, dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
    • White
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
      Makes a low, informal hedge
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Dense, rounded, bushy shrub. Produces flowers in clusters of, usually, 5, in winter followed by spherical, glossy, black fruit 5mm (¼in) across.
    • 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
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile but 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
      2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1m (39in)
       
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
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    £12.00
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    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.
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