Hook Lance Leaf Sarcococca
Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna 'Tony Schilling'
SKU
05387
Small and tidy with lance-like leaves and creamy-white flowers with a memorably strong, sweet fragrance in late winter that are followed by black, shiny berries that birds simply adore. A highly useful plant for shady pathways, where the fragrance can be enjoyed in winter. Evergreen.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | sar-ko-KOHK-a hook-er-ee-AN-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 2 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Growth Habit | Mounding, Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Dry Shade, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Shade Loving, Showy Fruit, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
Provide fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.Pruning time: spring after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!