SARCOCOCCA confusa

Planting & Position

• Light:

  • Thrives in full shade to partial shade.

  • One of the best shrubs for deep shade under trees, along north-facing walls, or in sheltered courtyards.

• Shelter:

  • Prefers a sheltered, frost-protected spot, although generally hardy.

  • Avoid very exposed, windy sites.

• Soil:

  • Grows best in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil.

  • Tolerates clay, loam, and sandy soils.

  • Avoid waterlogged or extremely dry ground.

• Placement:

  • Ideal near paths, doorways, and seating areas to enjoy the winter fragrance.

  • Excellent in shaded borders, woodland planting, and underplanting larger shrubs or trees.

• Size:

  • Typically grows 1–1.5 m tall and 1–1.5 m wide, forming a dense, rounded shrub.

Care & Maintenance

Sarcococca confusa is very low maintenance and easy to grow.

• Watering:

  • Keep soil evenly moist while establishing.

  • Once mature, moderately drought tolerant but prefers occasional watering in dry spells.

• Feeding:

  • Feed in spring with a balanced shrub fertiliser or compost mulch.

  • Annual mulching helps retain moisture and improve soil structure.

• Pruning:

  • Minimal pruning required.

  • If necessary, lightly trim after flowering (late winter/early spring) to maintain shape.

  • Avoid hard pruning; it grows slowly.

• Hardiness:

  • Fully hardy, but young plants may benefit from protection in severe frost.

• Pests/Diseases:

  • Generally pest-free and disease-resistant.

Seasonal Interest & Uses

• Winter Flowers:

  • Tiny creamy-white blooms from December to March.

  • Famous for their powerful sweet perfume – often scented before seen.

• Foliage:

  • Glossy evergreen leaves give year-round structure.

• Berries:

  • After flowering, clusters of shiny black berries appear, adding extra seasonal interest.

• Best Uses:

  • Shady borders and woodland gardens

  • North-facing beds

  • Underplanting larger shrubs and trees

  • Containers near doors and windows

  • Winter scented gardens

  • Low-maintenance landscapes

• Wildlife:

  • Winter flowers offer early nectar for pollinators.

  • Berries provide interest for birds.

In Summary:

Sarcococca confusa is an outstanding evergreen shrub for shade, offering unmatched winter fragrance and year-round foliage. Hardy, reliable, and low maintenance, it’s ideal for planting near entrances or shady borders where its perfume can be appreciated on winter days. Give it fertile, moist soil and light pruning after flowering, and it will reward you for many years.

• Size
  2 Litre

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