Hook Lance Leaf Sarcococca

Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna 'Tony Schilling'

Pronunciation: sar-ko-KOHK-a hook-er-ee-AN-uh
SKU #05387
5-9

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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.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE: Reaches 2 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Map

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6

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Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Showy Fruit, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFragrant
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Ground Cover
Design IdeasThe perfect high groundcover for shade, this evergreen looks wonderful in the woodland garden or near an entryway. Fragrant winter blossoms are a bonus.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Fatsia (Fatsia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
Care InstructionsProvide 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.
Details
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Showy Fruit, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFragrant
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Ground Cover
Design IdeasThe perfect high groundcover for shade, this evergreen looks wonderful in the woodland garden or near an entryway. Fragrant winter blossoms are a bonus.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Fatsia (Fatsia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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.

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