Sarcococca confusa - Sweet Box 3 litre Pot

Sarcococca confusa - Sweet Box

A compact, bushy evergreen shrub renowned for its exquisite winter fragrance. Despite having small, inconspicuous white flowers, their powerful honey-sweet scent fills the garden on cold winter days, making this one of the most valuable plants for seasonal interest. The glossy, dark green foliage provides year-round structure and elegance, followed by black berries that persist into spring.

Seasonal Highlights

• Winter: Sweetly fragrant white flowers perfume the garden
• Spring: Glossy black berries add subtle interest
• Year-round: Evergreen foliage provides constant structure and screening

Key Features

• Powerfully fragrant winter flowers that perfume large areas
• Thrives in shade where few other flowering shrubs succeed
• Dense, glossy evergreen foliage
• Fully hardy and extremely reliable
• Low maintenance and tolerant of neglect
• Excellent for urban and coastal gardens

Perfect For

• Shady borders and woodland gardens
• Planting near paths and entrances to enjoy the fragrance
• Low hedging and ground cover
• North-facing walls and under trees
• Providing winter interest and scent
• Low-maintenance evergreen structure

Growing Tips

Plant in any well-drained soil in shade or partial shade, though will tolerate some sun. Extremely adaptable and unfussy once established. Requires little to no pruning, but can be trimmed lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Water during establishment, then largely self-sufficient. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Looks Great With

Underplant with spring bulbs like Snowdrops and Cyclamen for extended seasonal interest. Combine with ferns, Hellebores and Pulmonaria for textural shade plantings. Plant near winter-flowering Hamamelis or Viburnum for a fragrant winter garden.

This exceptional shrub brings precious winter fragrance and year-round elegance to shady spots, making it an invaluable addition to any garden.