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Sarcococca confusa

Original price €12,95 - Original price €110,00
Original price
€12,95
€12,95 - €110,00
Current price €12,95

Sarcococca confusa

Sarcococca confusa is dense, bushy, rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy, elliptic, tapered, dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant, white flowers in winter followed by glossy, spherical, black fruit.

Overview

Type
Shrub
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Rounded
Maturity
5-10 yrs
Max Height
2m
Max Spread
1m
Hardiness
H5
Toxicity
Not toxic
Suggested Uses
Borders Cottage City Wildlife garden
Flowering Season
Winter
Foliage Season
Spring Summer Autumn

Growing Conditions

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade. Little maintenance needed.
Sunlight
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
Drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
pH
Neutral, Acid
Soil Types
Loamy, Clay, Sandy
Drought Tolerant
No
Flood Tolerant
No

Care & Pests

Pruning
Prune after flowering to maintain shape; remove dead wood
Propagation
Softwood cuttings Semi-ripe cuttings
Care Tips
  • Mulch annually
  • Feed in spring
  • Water in dry spells during first 2 years
Common Pests
Aphids Vine weevil
Diseases
Powdery mildew Honey fungus