Sarcococca hook. 'Purple Gem' - 40-50 CM C7.5

Description
The Honigstrauch 'Purple Gem' (Sarcococca hookeriana) is a bushy, dense small shrub that produces white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from January to March. These produce black, round fruits. They are small and exude a pleasant fragrance. The Honigstrauch 'Purple Gem' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 75 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* purple-violet shoots * fragrant flowers * deer resistant

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Honigstrauch 'Purple Gem' are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
Himalaya.

Frost hardiness
The Honigstrauch 'Purple Gem' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Honigstrauch 'Purple Gem' is a bushy and densely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 70 - 75 cm and is approx. 50 - 60 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers appear from January to March. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purple Gem' are purple-violet in colour.