Sweet Box Winter Gem

Sweet box Winter Gem

Sarcococca hookeriana Winter Gem

The Sarcococca Winter Gem, is a medium evergreen low-growing shrub with dark-green glossy foliage. Small white flowers. Tough and tolerant of most conditions. Great in shaded areas. ‘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.

Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Winter Gem’ (Winter Gem Sweet Box)

Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Winter Gem’ is a compact, evergreen shrub that belongs to the Buxaceae family. It is prized for its highly fragrant winter flowers, glossy foliage, and shade tolerance, making it an excellent choice for year-round garden interest.

Key Features

  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green, lance-shaped leaves.
  • Flowers: Small, creamy-white, highly fragrant flowers appear in late winter to early spring.
  • Fruit: Shiny black berries follow the flowers.
  • Growth Habit: Compact and spreading, reaching 0.5–1 meter (1.5–3 feet) in height and spreading up to 1.5 meters (5 feet).
  • Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil but is adaptable.
  • Light: Thrives in partial to full shade, making it ideal for shady borders, underplanting trees, or container planting.
  • Uses: Suitable for ground cover, edging, woodland gardens, and foundation plantings.

Care Tips

  • Pruning: Minimal pruning required; can be trimmed lightly after flowering to maintain shape.
  • Watering: Once established, it is drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering during dry periods.
  • Pests/Diseases: Generally pest and disease-resistant, though it may attract scale insects or suffer from root rot in poorly drained soil.

Why Choose ‘Winter Gem’?

  • Exceptionally fragrant flowers in late winter when little else is in bloom.
  • Compact and spreading habit, perfect for smaller gardens and ground cover.
  • Low-maintenance and highly adaptable, thriving in shade and urban environments.

This tough yet elegant shrub is an excellent choice for adding fragrance, structure, and winter interest to your garden! 🌿

$15.25 inc. GST

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Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $44.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

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Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne deliveries cost $132.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $143.00 – $264.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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