Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem'
(Sweet Box 'Winter Gem')
Family - Buxaceae
Category - Shrub
Hybrid Parents - Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna 'Purple Stem' x Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis
Origin - Raised in England
Discovered By - Raised by Peter Moore of Longstock Park Nursery
Year of Introduction - 2013
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 70cm
Width - 50cm
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: A small, Evergreen Shrub with a bushy, rounded habit. Glossy dark green leaves are lanceolate in shape with pointed tips and have a leathery texture. Highly fragrant, creamy white flowers open from red buds in clusters along the stems from mid to late winter. The flowers are followed by round, red berries that turn black as they mature.
Flower:
Monoecious. Small, creamy white, petalless flowers open from red buds in January and February. The male flowers are very highly scented. The female flowers are produced on the same plant, but separately, and are followed by round, glossy red berries that turn black as they mature.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Apetalous flowers in clusters
Flowering time: January, February
Foliage:
Leathery, dark green leaves are lanceolate in shape with pointed tips. The leaves are Alternately arranged along the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Evergreen
Foliage Shape: Lanceolate
Propagation:
Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in a shady position in fertile, well drained soil.