Product Description
Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna 'Purple Stem' (commonly known as Christmas Box or Sweet Box) is an amazingly easy to grow, dense and reliable evergreen. It has slender, tapering shiny green leaves flushed bronze and produces sweetly fragranced white flowers tinged bright pink at the base from December to February. After flowering, Sweet Box Purple Stem produces an abundance of attractive black berries. New shoots are flushed with an attractive dark purple-pink hue which gradually fades as the stems mature. Excellent in partial shade, even in drier soils. Height 1.2m, spread 2m. 9cm pot plants supplied.
Plant Size
Mature Height | 120 cm |
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Mature Spread | 200 cm |
Planting Notes
Planting | Plant in well dug prepared soil, and add a little manure or organic matter if possible. |
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Soil Type | Well drained, light and acid soil |
Growing at a glance…
Annually, after flowering you can lightly remove any damaged branches.Ideal for ground cover if planted in groups. Plant where you will be able to appreciate the amazing fragrance.