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Sweet Box | Sarcococca hookeriana Purple Gem | Sweet Box - Height 30-40cm - Shrub - 10lt
£60.00
Unit price perEstimated delivery between July 04 and July 06.
Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Purple Gem’ is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking year-round structure, fragrance, and low maintenance in shaded or partially shaded areas. This compact evergreen shrub, reaching around 60–80 cm in height, is particularly suited to small gardens, courtyards, or shaded borders where many other plants may struggle. Its glossy, dark green leaves provide a rich backdrop throughout the year, while its reddish-purple stems add subtle color and texture.
One of the plant’s most attractive features is its sweetly scented white flowers, which bloom in late winter to early spring—often when little else is in flower. These delicate blooms attract early pollinators and are followed by small black berries that add seasonal interest. ‘Purple Gem’ thrives in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, though it is tolerant of a range of conditions once established.
It performs beautifully as ground cover under trees, along paths, or in shaded containers. Hardy and easy to grow, Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Purple Gem’ offers enduring beauty and fragrance for any low-light garden space.
Sweet Box | Sarcococca hookeriana Purple Gem | Sweet Box - Height 30-40cm - Shrub - 10lt
£60.00
Unit price perEstimated delivery between July 04 and July 06.
15 in stock
Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Purple Gem’ is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking year-round structure, fragrance, and low maintenance in shaded or partially shaded areas. This compact evergreen shrub, reaching around 60–80 cm in height, is particularly suited to small gardens, courtyards, or shaded borders where many other plants may struggle. Its glossy, dark green leaves provide a rich backdrop throughout the year, while its reddish-purple stems add subtle color and texture.
One of the plant’s most attractive features is its sweetly scented white flowers, which bloom in late winter to early spring—often when little else is in flower. These delicate blooms attract early pollinators and are followed by small black berries that add seasonal interest. ‘Purple Gem’ thrives in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, though it is tolerant of a range of conditions once established.
It performs beautifully as ground cover under trees, along paths, or in shaded containers. Hardy and easy to grow, Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Purple Gem’ offers enduring beauty and fragrance for any low-light garden space.
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Pot Size
10
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Height (cm)
30-40cm
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Common Name
sweet box Purple Gem
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Family
Buxaceae
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Type
Evergreen shrub
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Time to maturity
2-5 years
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