Which Sarcococca is most fragrant?

Which Sarcococca is most fragrant?

Also highly scented is the variety Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna ‘Purple Stem’ with its reddish-purple young shoots, pink-tinged flowers and the same graceful narrow pointed leaves and blue-black berries.

How do you care for Sarcococca Ruscifolia?

It prefers a rich moist to well-drained soil, but will tolerate sandy locations and clay if the drainage is adequate. Once established it is drought tolerant, but appreciates occasional watering during long, dry spells. It is slow to become established, often taking a couple of years to settle in.

How do you prune Sarcococca Ruscifolia?

How to Prune a Sarcococca Hook Humilis

1. Cut damaged stems first, such as those with blackened leaves or those that have dropped some leaves.
2. Trim any stems that extend around the edges of the patch into a path or onto a wall just above a leaf cluster about 2 inches inside the patch’s general border.

How tall do Sweetboxes grow?

The standard sweetbox plant info goes as follows. Plants grow up to 5 feet (1.5 m.) in height but can be kept sheared back for more compact foliage. Leaves are lance shaped, up to 2 inches (5 cm.)

When can I plant Sarcococca?

Seed can be sown outdoors in spring and autumn. Established plants will often self seed readily. Sarcococca suckers freely, so the easiest way to propagate is to pot-on the rooted suckers or divide up an established plant in early spring. Alternatively, semi-hardwood cuttings can be taken in late summer.

What is the best Sarcococca?

The most desirable of all, however, is S. hookeriana var. digyna ‘Purple Stem’. It is upright and compact, with fine foliage, young stems flushed a purple-pink and flowers tinged with the same hue.

How tall does Sarcococca confusa grow?

Sarcococca confusa: Black berries. Height 1.8m (6ft).

How far apart do you plant Sarcococca?

For sweet box planted in the ground, if you wish to grow a low-lying hedge, your 6 to 8 inch (15 to 20 cm) sweet box specimens should be planted 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) apart. With more space between plants, your hedge can be taller. Add soil mix blended with earth from your garden.

Is Sarcococca confusa invasive?

Sarcococca are pleasant and elegant small, evergreen shrubs. A bigger species, Sarcococca confusa, is excellent as a dwarf hedge thanks to its dense spreading habit, reaching around 2m height and spread. It is also the only one with non-suckering habit of this list and therefore a less invasive choice.