Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna plant in a 18.5 cm pot
Commonly known as the 'Sweet Box', Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna is a dense and reliable evergreen shrub which is also incredibly simple to grown, making it a firm favourite of novice and experienced gardeners alike. Flowering between December and February, the Sarcococca hookeriana produces lush, leathery foliage, and small creamy-white fragrant flowers renowned for their delicate vanilla aroma. After flowering, this compact and hardy shrub will also yield an abundance of shiny black berries, much to the delight of hungry birds, making it the perfect plant for attracting wildlife to the winter garden. Due to its high tolerance for shade, it is a perfect addition to a shady border or woodland garden, and can even flourish in drier soils. Grows to a mature height of 50cm and spread of 80cm. This compact, thicket-forming shrub is perfect for planting below a window, close to an entrance or path. In late-winter or early-spring lightly trim or prune back shoots that spoil the plant's symmetry. Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit