Sarcococca hookeriana humulis
Himalayan Sweet Box, or Sarcococca, is a dwarf, clump-forming, evergreen groundcover with erect shoots and oblong, glossy dark leaves.
In Late Winter to Early Spring, it bears clusters of fragrant, white flowers with pink tinges, followed by dark blue-black berries. It spreads by suckers, maturing at about 18" high.
This is a shade-loving plant. Use it as an underplanting, or place it among other low-growing plants with contrasting forms and colors.
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Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Perennial Ground-cover |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Height |
1' - 2' |
| Spread |
2' - 3' |
| Shape |
Spreading Ground-cover |
| Primary Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Dark Green |
| Flowering Season |
Late Winter to Early Spring |
| Flower Color |
White, w/Pinkish Tinge |
| Berries |
Bluish-Black |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full or Dappled Shade
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| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure the planting area is prepared for good drainage. Poor drainage areas may result in 'root rot'.
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