BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A rare and splendid evergreen shrub, Sarcococca wallichii has large, glossy, bright green leaves and masses of sweetly scented white flowers in winter. Native to Nepal, this grows to be a slightly taller plant than other Sarcococca and prefers a warm, sheltered garden.

Features

• Common name: Sweet Box.
• Position: Warm and sheltered in sun or shade.
• Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Frost tender. Sarcococca wallichii requires protection from cold winter winds and usually grows best in mild, Southern Counties of the U.K.
• Flowering Period: December - March.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized, densely branching shrub.
• Height: up to 2 m (6 ft)
• Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
• Notes: Please be aware that although we usually guarantee plants for a year after purchase, we will not replace a Sarcococca wallichii which is damaged or killed in the winter by cold or a late spring frost.
• Supplied Size: 3L containers (30 - 50 cm tall)