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Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem'
This is a plant that you'll sniff out before you've seen it – with a beautiful jasmine scent which wafts around the garden in mid winter. More
| 1 x 9cm pot 200362-1 | £7.50 |
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| 3 x 9cm pots 200362-3 | £19.95 |
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| 1 x 2 litre pot 200362-2L | £18.95 |
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More Details
This is a plant that you'll sniff out before you've seen it – with a beautiful jasmine scent which wafts around the garden in mid winter. It thrives in the shade.
| Genus | Sarcococca |
| Group/Species | hookeriana |
| Variety | Winter Gem |
| Type | Shrub |
| Common Name | Christmas box |
| Border Position | Border (Middle) |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Scent | Scented |
| Site | Shade |
| Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
| Height | 90cm (36in) |
| Spacing | 75cm (30in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Plant away from direct sunlight and keep moist. To aid quick establishment, sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole. Displays are much more effective planted in groups of 3. |
| Care Tips | Winter Gem' thrives in the shade and responds well to trimming in order to maintain its dense, compact form. Trim back shoots after it has flowered in order to maintain its naturally compact form. |
| Flowering | January - February |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' reviews
Average based on 2 reviews
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Reviewed 15th October 2019 by Susan Haven't planted it yet but have a similar plant so am expecting it to do the job in a shady area. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Charlotte It has grown really well and flowered beautifully. |
