Sarcococca confusa - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Sweet box (Sarcococca confusa) is a bushy, compact garden plant with decorative, black fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces creamy white flowers from December to March. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Sweet box has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sweet box is bushy and compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from December to March. These are pleasantly scented.

Fruit
The black berries of Sarcococca confusa are particularly decorative. These appear from May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub