Sarcococca confusa

Sarcococca confusa

An indispensable evergreen for shade, Sarcococca confusa bears intensely fragrant, creamy-white winter flowers from December to March set among glossy green leaves. Slow-growing and easy to maintain, it forms a dense, bushy plant ideal by paths and doorways where the scent can be appreciated. Thrives in partial to full shade in moist but well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil; fully hardy.

Position: Partial to full shade Rate of Growth: Slow Soil: Moist but well-drained, fertile, humus-rich Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:shade
light:light-shade
facing:north
facing:east
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
soilmoisture:damp
foliage:evergreen
flowering:december
flowering:january
flowering:february
flowering:march
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
size:90cm-2m
fragrance:all-scented