Christmas box, Sarcococca confusa, is a dense, winter-flowering evergreen shrub, bearing sweetly scented, pure white blooms, in contrast with dark green leaves. It’s extremely tolerant of shade and is therefore perfect for growing in a woodland border or shady corner, where you can enjoy its heady fragrance throughout winter.
Grow Sarcococca confusa in moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade, ideally near a path or in your front garden, where you can appreciate its scent.
Plant size: 1.5m height x 2m spread
Aspect: North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade, full shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Grow Sarcococca confusa in moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade, ideally near a path or in your front garden, where you can appreciate its scent.
Plant size: 1.5m height x 2m spread
Aspect: North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade, full shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist