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Sarcococca saligna·9cm Pot Sweet Box

A handsome evergreen shrub growing to around 1m, with glossy dark green leaves and small intensely fragrant winter white flowers, well suited to shade, entrances and winter-interest borders.
Evergreen Keeps its leaves all year Holds its foliage right through winter, so the spot stays green and full when the rest of the border has died back. Wildlife friendly Feeds local wildlife Its flowers or berries draw in bees, butterflies and birds, supporting the garden ecosystem. Winter interest Earns its place in winter Brings foliage, stems, berries or flowers in the colder months, when most plants are bare.
Hardy in the UK Survives UK winters Hardy enough to stay planted outside through British winters with no protection. Fragrant Scents the garden Perfumed flowers or foliage that add fragrance to borders, paths and containers.
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An established 9cm plant, grown on and ready to plant straight out.

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Plant Description

Sarcococca saligna is a versatile shrub, with white flowers from spring into winter and green evergreen foliage. This Sweet Box is an excellent choice for borders, containers, woodland-style planting and patio pots, where it brings colour, texture and seasonal interest. It is especially effective from spring into winter, and performs best in partial to full shade.


Sarcococca saligna is low-maintenance once established and suits a wide range of garden styles, from traditional borders to more contemporary planting combinations. Reaching around 1.2m at maturity, it is best planted through the middle of a border, in pots and containers and in woodland-style planting with partial to full shade. Its evergreen foliage ensures year-round presence in the garden. It is suitable for outdoor growing in most UK gardens. It performs best in clay or loam soils with moist conditions. It can also be a useful plant for bees, birds, hedgehogs and beneficial insects.

Supplied in a 9cm pot, this size offers a practical starting point for planting out, patio displays or growing on at home.

Planting & Aftercare

Choose a pot with drainage holes slightly larger than the nursery pot. Use well-draining potting mix. Place the plant at the same depth it was in the original pot. Water thoroughly after planting.
Water when the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry. In spring and summer, this is typically once a week. Reduce watering in autumn and winter. Always check the soil before watering to avoid overwatering.
Overwatering is the most common issue. Avoid placing in direct sunlight which can scorch leaves. Don't repot too frequently - most plants prefer to be slightly root-bound. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth naturally slows.
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