A compact evergreen shrub offering year-round structure with glossy foliage and attractive spring flowers, perfect for creating low hedging or ground cover.

Seasonal Highlights

Produces upright spikes of fragrant white flowers in spring that stand proud above the glossy dark green foliage. Small black fruits may follow in autumn. The narrow evergreen leaves provide excellent structure throughout winter.

Key Features

Compact spreading habit ideal for smaller gardens
Glossy evergreen foliage year-round
Fragrant white flowers in spring
Versatile and very adaptable

Perfect For

Low hedging, ground cover, beneath trees, shaded borders, containers, and bank stabilisation. Excellent for creating structure in difficult shady areas. Works well in formal and informal gardens.

Growing Tips

Plant in sun or shade in any reasonably well-drained soil. Very tolerant of shade, poor soils, and exposed sites. Prune after flowering to maintain desired shape. Can be trimmed as low hedging. Water during establishment.

Looks Great With

Combine with spring bulbs, Hellebores, Bergenia, and ferns. Works beautifully underplanted with Vinca or Cyclamen. Plant alongside other evergreen shrubs for year-round structure.

A versatile, reliable shrub that performs excellently in challenging conditions.

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