Sarcococca hookeriana var digyna

Known for its beautifully fragrant white flowers with pale pink stamens in February, Sarcococca hookeriana  var digyna  is a handsome evergreen shrub. The leaves are mid to dark green in colour and more narrow than those of the similar Sarcococca confusa.

Sarcococca hookeriana  var digyna is suitable in size for even the smallest of gardens and a particularly good choice of shrub for an area near a door where the flowers fragrance can be appreciated, it will also grow well in a large container or pot.

• Position: Sun or shade.
• Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: December - March.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Sarcococca hookeriana  var digyna grows to be a small or eventually medium sized, densely branching, rounded shrub. Can be pruned to shape if required.
  • Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
  • Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)