Himalayan Sweet Box
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis
Great groundcover for the shade garden! The polished appearance of the dark green leaves create a clean-looking uniform appearance. Fragrant white flowers are followed by blue-black fruit.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | sar-ko-KOHK-a hook-er-AY-na |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow growing to 18 to 24 in. tall, spreads to 8 ft. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Flower attribute: | Fragrant |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Dwarf Plant, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Hedge, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7050 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape. Pruning time: spring after flowering.
Design Ideas
The perfect high groundcover for shade, this evergreen looks wonderful in the woodland garden or near an entryway. Fragrant winter blossoms are a bonus.
Great groundcover for the shade garden! The polished appearance of the dark green leaves create a clean-looking uniform appearance. Fragrant white flowers are followed by blue-black fruit.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape. Pruning time: spring after flowering.
Design Ideas
The perfect high groundcover for shade, this evergreen looks wonderful in the woodland garden or near an entryway. Fragrant winter blossoms are a bonus.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | sar-ko-KOHK-a hook-er-AY-na |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow growing to 18 to 24 in. tall, spreads to 8 ft. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Flower attribute: | Fragrant |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Dwarf Plant, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Hedge, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7050 |
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The best fertilizer to use with this plant is Tree & Shrub Food.view soil products