Thompson & Morgan Sarcococca Hookeriana Digyna 2 Litre Potted Plant x 1

Fragrant flowers should have a special place in every garden. Thompson & Morgan Sarcococca blooms emit a powerful fragrance during the winter, and it’s so strong it can cut through the chilly winter air too! Sarcococca plants are tough and resilient, thriving in deep and partial shade. Plants can be grown into a low hedge similar to Box. In fact, Sarcococca is sometimes known as Sweet Box or Christmas Box. Thompson & Morgan Sarcococca Hookeriana var. digyna has purple-tinged stems and the foliage is leather and weatherproof. From winter onwards, fragrant, firecracker-like blooms appear, followed by black berries. Plant them into the border, by the back door or front door or into large containers. Grow Thompson & Morgan Sarcococca in any moist, well-drained garden soil in a sheltered position, in semi-shade of shade. Sweet Box will tolerate full sun provided that the soil remains moist. Alternatively grow Sarcococca plants in patio containers using soil based compost such as John Innes No.3. Feed and water regularly until young shrubs become established. Once established, Sarcococca will require little attention and often thrives on neglect. Pruning is not required other than to shape the plant if required, and to remove any unwanted sucker from the base of the plant. Ideal For: Patio, Hedges, Ground Cover, Cottage Gardens, Scented Gardens, Low Maintenance Gardens, Woodland Gardens Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Sun or Semi-Shade, Dappled Shade, Shade Height: Up to 150cm (59.1in) Spread: Up to 200cm (78.7in) Ease of Growing: Easy for All Ease of Aftercare: Easy for All Features: The Sarcococca Hookerina plant emits a powerful fragrance during the winter to really liven up the garden during colder months Also known as the Sweet Box, its glossy, evergreen leaves breathe life into the garden when not much else is willing to perform Highly attractive to pollinators, this sarcococca plant is ideal for cottage gardens and wildlife gardens Potted garden plant; Supplied as 1 x Sarcococca Hookerina Sweet Box 2L potted plant Specifications: Model Number: 57985