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

Winter Gem Sweet Box

£19.99
£19.99
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
Size

    • 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

    • 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.