24+ Sweet Box Sarcococca Confusa

I grew them at our place near lynnwood wa.

Sweet box sarcococca confusa. In warmer area protection from. It has glossy deep green foliage. Fragrant sweet box sarcococca ruscifolia. Sarcococca confusa other common names sweet box family buxaceae genus sarcococca are compact sometimes suckering evergreen shrubs with simple leathery leaves and tiny fragrant. Announcing their presence with their incredible sweet vanilla fragrance tiny ivory white flowers appear in late winter to early spring somewhat hidden among the dense foliage of glossy slightly rippled dark green leaves. Blooms are followed by bright red ornamental fruit. Buy sweet box sarcococca confusa sweetly scented pure white flowers december to march.

Sarcococca confusa landscaping uses. Christmas box sweet smelling flowers are enough to make us love a plant forever but sarcococca keeps on giving. Sweet box sarcococca confusa care sarcococca confusa is a compact evergreen shrub. In late winter into early spring it produces highly fragrant small white flowers. A humus rich soil in filtered to part shade or full sun. Suitable for hedges up to 75cm it is an excellent substitute for box especially if box blight is a problem. Planted one on the north side of our house near the front door.

Care and growing conditions. Sweet box sarcococca confusa also known as christmas box is a much undervalued exquisitely scented small evergreen. I started new plants from cuttings and seed from their berries. Confusa is a bushy evergreen shrub to 2m with glossy deep green wavy ovate leaves 3 5cm in length and. It s extremely tolerant of shade and is therefore perfect for growing in a woodland border or shady corner where you can enjoy its heady fragrance throughout winter. An outstanding choice for dry shade gardens where other plants won t grow. 8 99 delivery by crocus we use cookies to provide you with a better service and experience.

This species a member of the buxaceae family is thought to be native to western china. A low growing evergreen shrub reaching around 1 5 2m this is an excellent plant for growing in dry. Forms natural espalier against a wall. Carry on browsing if you re happy with this or find out how to manage cookies. White spring flowers are small but very fragrant. It s dark glossy evergreen leaves bird attracting berries comfort in shady gardens even in dry shade and pest free nature clinch the deal. The least amount of sun it gets the better is does.

A beautiful shrub for shady areas. Christmas box sarcococca confusa is a dense winter flowering evergreen shrub bearing sweetly scented pure white blooms in contrast with dark green leaves.