Sarcococca hookeriana Winter Gem Sarcococca hookeriana Winter Gem Botanical Name: Sarcococca hookeriana Winter Gem Common Names: Himalayan Sweetbox, Sweet Box, Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Groundcovers, Shrubs Plant Habit: Dense, Shrub Like, Spreading Description: Medium evergreen low-growing shrub with dark-green glossy foliage and fragrant small white flowers in Winter. Tough and tolerant of most conditions, it is especially valuable for shadier areas and is perfect for borders and containers, or as a low fragrant hedge. 'Winter Gem' features larger than average, glossy green leaves, with highly scented white flowers in Winter. Winter Gem will grow to 120cm over 10 + years and is great for bringing colour to your garden in the winter months. Mature Height: 1-2m Position: Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Mature Width: 1-2m Soil Type: Loam, Sandy, Well Drained Family Name: Buxaceae Landscape Use(s): Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Origin: Asia Pot, Under Trees Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green Aphids, Generally trouble free Flower Colours: White Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Spring It is a very adaptable and reliable shrub that is easily grown in most situations Fruit: Yes including dense shade with very dry soil. It will also grow in full sun. Information & Images courtesy of Touch of Class Plants. Requirements: Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Care: Maintenance Level: Low Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch Water Usage: Medium / Moderate well Tolerances: Drought: Low Frost: High Wind: High Disclaimer: Information and images provided is to be used as a guide only. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy and relevancy of all information, any decisions based on this information are the sole responsibility of the viewer. Call 1300 787 401 plantmark.com.au.