Sarcococca hookeriana
Sarcococca hookeriana
Sarcococca hookeriana
Sarcococca hookeriana
Sweet Box
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Description
Sarcococca hookeriana is an evergreen shrub that is highly decorative and produces fragrant flowers in winter.
Originating from western China, Sarcococca hookeriana grows in thickets and humid mountain forests, forming bushy clumps that reach 80cm (32in) to 1m (3ft) in height.
It has glossy, persistent leaves that are 5 to 8cm (2 to 3in) long and 2cm (1in) wide, with a dark green colour. From December to March, it produces inflorescences with both male and female flowers, making it a monoecious shrub. While the female flowers are very nondescript, the male petal-less flowers reveal large white stamens with bright yellow anthers.
The flowers are only 3 to 5 mm (1in) long but emit a powerful fragrance that can be smelled for a large distance around the plant. In summer, small fleshy berries, less than 1cm (1in) in diameter, appear. These fruits turn black at the end of the season and can coexist with the flowers.
This hardy shrub grows slowly and spreads with age through underground suckers. It can be cultivated in flower beds, undergrowth, low hedges, or ground covers. It can even be planted in pots.
Plant Sarcococca hookeriana in a moist, acidic, and humus-rich soil. It is perfect for undergrowth alongside ferns, skimmias, aucubas, or azaleas.
Sarcococca hookeriana was named in honour of Joseph Dalton Hooker and William Jackson Hooker, two distinguished botanists who were also directors of the Kew Botanical Garden.
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Botanical data
Sarcococca
hookeriana
Buxaceae
Sweet Box
Himalayas
Planting and care
The Sarcococca hookeriana likes partially shaded areas, sheltered from cold and dry winds. Place it in a humus-bearing, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil. This bush requires little maintenance and enjoys being forgotten. After flowering, prune lightly by removing branches that compromise its symmetry.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.