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Himalayan Sweet Box
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis
Pronunciation: sar-ko-KOHK-a hook-er-ee-AN-uh
SKU #07050
A great groundcover for the shade garden! The polished appearance of the dark green leaves creates a clean-looking, uniform appearance. Fragrant white flowers are followed by blue-black fruit. Tolerant of dry shade and urban conditions, thriving with little care. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, spreading 8 ft. wide.
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 3380 Fort Hamilton Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11218
- 444 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
- 636 Washington Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11238
- Shannon Florist, Inc.
- Chelsea Garden Center
- Natty Garden Chaya
Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
| 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. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Fatsia (Fatsia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Fatsia (Fatsia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
|---|
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 3380 Fort Hamilton Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11218
- 444 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
- 636 Washington Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11238
- Shannon Florist, Inc.
- Chelsea Garden Center
- Natty Garden Chaya
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 3380 Fort Hamilton Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11218
- 444 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
- 636 Washington Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11238
- Shannon Florist, Inc.
- Chelsea Garden Center
- Natty Garden Chaya
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.