Sarcococca rusc. 'Dragon Gate' - 30-40 CM C4

Description
The Chinesische Fleischbeere 'Dragon Gate' (Sarcococca ruscifolia) is a bushy, compact garden plant with decorative red berries. These give off a pleasant fragrance. Before the berries appear, the plant produces creamy-white flowers from February to March. The Chinesische Fleischbeere 'Dragon Gate' also has glossy, broadly lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded, sheltered position with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and spreads to approx. 1 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sarcococca ruscifolia ‘Dragons Gate’, Sarcococca ruscifolia ‘Roy Lancaster’.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Chinesische Fleischbeere 'Dragon Gate' are dark green, broadly lanceolate and glossy.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Chinesische Fleischbeere 'Dragon Gate' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinesische Fleischbeere 'Dragon Gate' has a bushy and compact habit. It is slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant 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
Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Flower
The creamy-white flowers appear from February to March. They have a pleasant fragrance.

Fruit
The red fruits of Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis 'Dragon Gate' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub