• Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Winter Gem’
  • Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Winter Gem’
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Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Winter Gem’

Winter Gem Sweet Box

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2 litre pot

Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Winter Gem’ is a tidy, evergreen shrub that delivers a burst of sweetly scented blooms in midwinter, perfect for shady borders and containers.
  • Delightfully fragrant flowers in midwinter
  • Evergreen foliage for year-round structure
  • Excellent performance in dry shade

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  • Aspect

    Partial shade to full shade

  • Hardiness

    Very hardy

  • Flowers

    January to March

  • Soil type

    Moist but well-drained, Loamy, Chalky, Clay

Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Winter Gem’
Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Winter Gem’

  • Why we like this plant

    Sarcococca ‘Winter Gem’ is perfect for gardeners wanting year-round interest in shady areas. Its compact size, lush foliage, and enchanting winter scent make it a gem for patios, borders, and foundation planting.

  • About this plant

    Winter Gem is a modern, compact cultivar of Sarcococca hookeriana, bred for a neat habit and superb garden performance. Its narrow, pointed, glossy green leaves provide year-round structure, while clusters of highly fragrant, creamy-white flowers emerge in winter, often followed by small, shiny black berries. It’s an excellent choice for small gardens, shady courtyards, and winter container displays. As with other sarcococcas, it tolerates dry shade once established and is remarkably low maintenance.

  • Key features

    • Powerfully fragrant winter flowers
    • Neat, compact growth habit
    • Ideal for containers and shaded spots

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    60cm high × 60–80cm spread

  • Growth
    habit

    Compact, bushy, low-mounded

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Shaded borders, entranceways, containers, low hedging

Planting guide

Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade. Position it where its winter scent can be appreciated up close – near entrances or along garden paths. Allow around 50cm spacing for small groupings or low hedging.

Care tips

Requires little pruning – simply clip lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Apply mulch in spring and feed with a general-purpose fertiliser to encourage lush growth. Water regularly in dry spells during establishment.

Winter care

Very hardy in UK conditions and doesn’t require winter protection. The evergreen foliage remains attractive even in cold months, and flowering occurs reliably from midwinter into early spring.