{"product_id":"sarcococca-confusa-10-litre-pot","title":"Sarcococca Confusa 10 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSarcococca confusa – Winter-Fragrant Evergreen\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSarcococca confusa, commonly called Christmas Box, is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its glossy dark green foliage and sweetly scented white flowers in mid to late winter. The flowers are inconspicuous but release a strong fragrance, attracting pollinators when few other plants are in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIts dense, bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, underplanting, or woodland-style gardens. Small black berries follow the flowers, providing wildlife interest. Hardy and shade-tolerant, Sarcococca confusa adds structure, fragrance, and greenery to the garden year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrows 1–1.5 m tall and wide, forming a compact, rounded shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrives in full shade to partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Hardy and low-maintenance, it tolerates a variety of soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Sarcococca confusa?\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinter Fragrance – Highly scented white flowers in mid to late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvergreen Foliage – Glossy dark green leaves for year-round structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eShade-Tolerant – Perfect for shaded borders, underplanting, or woodland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWildlife-Friendly – Produces black berries that attract birds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shade to partial shade for best performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water during establishment; generally drought-tolerant once mature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Apply light fertiliser in spring if soil is poor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or crossing stems after flowering to maintain shape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Planting Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse as underplanting beneath trees or larger shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant in shaded borders or woodland gardens for winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombine with hellebores, ferns, or evergreen groundcover for layered planting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable for low-maintenance, shade-loving gardens or formal hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50220883378502,"sku":"170017","price":42.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/23d03505-e4b2-480b-a3fe-37a601252c01.jpg?v=1758200559","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/sarcococca-confusa-10-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}