Sarcococca ruscifolia- Sweet box

Description

Common name: Sweet box, Christmas box

Sarcococca are a genus of 11 species native to eastern and southeastern Asia and the Himalayas. All species are evergreen shrubs 1-2 meters tall. Leaves are shiny green and dense.

S. ruscifolia is covered in fragrant creamy white flowers from late winter through to spring. It is a great source of nectar for bees. Flowers are followed by small red dupes. The plant makes a very easy care low shrub up to 1 meters x 1 meter. Plants grow well in shady areas but will handle full sun (though leaves could look a little bleached in really hot sun)

A very adaptable and easy care shrub.

• 1 x 1 mtr
• Full sun/ part shade/ full shade
• Hardy
• 1.25 ltr pot