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Sweetbox - Sarcococca confusa

Name: Sweetbox - Sarcococca confusa
Brand: Plant Nest
Price: 15.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

A compact dwarf evergreen shrub with glossy foliage and masses of white flowers.

$15.95

Pot size:

14cm

14cm 20cm

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Quick Facts

Position

This plant performs best in semi shade to full shade.

Size

It typically grows to around 1.5 metres tall and approximately 1 metre wide.

Water

Moderate watering is required, particularly during establishment and dry periods.

Uses

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees

Description

Sarcococca confusa, commonly known as Sweet Box, is a dense evergreen shrub valued for its glossy dark green foliage and highly fragrant white flowers that appear during winter. This shade loving plant provides year round structure and seasonal scent, making it ideal for planting near pathways, entrances, and outdoor living spaces. Well suited to hedging, mass planting, containers, and underplanting beneath trees, it performs reliably in Australian gardens with minimal maintenance.

Key Features:

Evergreen shrub with dense, glossy foliage that provides year-round structure.
Produces small white flowers with strong fragrance during winter.
Performs exceptionally well in shaded and sheltered positions.
Low maintenance plant with good tolerance to frost and wind.
Ideal for hedging, underplanting, and fragrant garden designs.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: It prefers well drained soil enriched with organic matter.
Light: Semi shade to full shade is ideal for healthy growth.
Watering: Keep soil moist during establishment and extended dry periods.
Fertiliser: Apply a slow release fertiliser annually in spring to support healthy growth.
Maintenance: Minimal pruning is required, with shaping carried out if needed.
Flowering: Flowering occurs during winter.

Landscaping Ideas

Ideal for shaded borders, formal hedging, courtyard gardens, mass planting, and under trees. This variety is especially effective when planted near walkways or entrances where its winter fragrance can be enjoyed.

Expert Tip

Plant in groups to maximise fragrance impact during the winter flowering period.

FAQ's

Q: Is Sarcococca confusa suitable for full shade?

Yes. It performs very well in full shade.

Q: Does it have fragrant flowers?

Yes. The winter flowers are highly fragrant.

Q: Is it low maintenance?

Yes. It requires minimal care once established.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

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Plant Nest Sweetbox - Sarcococca confusa

$15.95