Sarcococca hookeriana typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
sweet box
Sarcococca hookeriana
Sweet box (Sarcococca hookeriana) is a species of evergreen shrub found in Europe and parts of Asia. It has dark-green, glossy leaves, and its stems are dark purple-brown in color. The white or pinkish-white small flowers of the plant have a sweet scent and appear in winter. The dark purple-black fruit ripens in mid-summer and are edible. Its ground covering habits make it a great choice for paths or shady boundaries. Sweet box is quite tolerant to shade and drought. A great variety for any garden, sweet box is a hardy and easy to maintain choice for any landscape.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Low
watering
Sweet box (Sarcococca hookeriana) should be watered once a week during the summer months, and once every 2 weeks during the winter months. For each watering, you should use approximately 1 liter (1 quart) of water. Additionally, it is important to water around the perimeter of the plant. Be sure not to overwater your sweet box; if the soil appears to be wet, you may skip a watering session.
sunlight
Sweet box prefers bright, filtered sunlight for most of the day. During the hottest and brightest parts of the day, or in areas with intense sun, the sweet box should be provided with some shade to prevent scorching of the leaves. Generally, sweet box should receive 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day and bright indirect sunlight for the remaining hours.
pruning
Sweet box (Sarcococca hookeriana) should be pruned in late spring or early summer. Pruning should be kept to a minimum, as this species doesn't require a lot of trimming. Removing dead, damaged, or diseased branches can help encourage healthy growth. You can also remove any tall branches that are competing for light or take out small secondary growths at the base of the main stem to create a more uniform shrub. As a general rule, never cut more than 1-third of the foliage.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
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Dec
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Sarcococca hookeriana typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
