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Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purple Gem' - young leaves in Spring

Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purple Gem'

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(Sweet Box) A popular and attractive, low growing evergreen shrub with slender, glossy dark green leaves and clusters of highly scented white flowers from December to March. The stems are dark purple-red in colour.

Often planted near doors or paths where the fragrant flowers can be appreciated in winter. grows well in a large container.

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2 litre pot (3-4 years old, 20-30 cm tall)

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Position: Sun or partial shade.
Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: December - March.
Flower Colour: White
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purple Gem'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)

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Small (less than 1.5m), Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Evergreen, Flowers in Winter, Honey Fungus Resistant, Scented, Suitable for Containers

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