Sarcococca saligna is an elegant Sweetbox that is in bloom right now. The small flowers are sweetly fragrant and the glossy, evergreen foliage stays lovely all year in our zone 7b/8a. A great shade-loving shrub that is generally avoided by deer. | Plant Delights Nursery, Inc.

Winter & spring planting made easy! Here’s the list of what we used 👇 1) Sarcococca Dragon Gate 2) Primula Husky Mix 3) Bulrush Peat Free (Hayloft exclusive) 4) Left over bulbs! 5) Olympia Terracotta Bowl 6) Spring Break ‘Rimini’ Mix (Trio of viola, Erysimum & Primula Veris) Whether you’re planting for yourself or gifting to a gardener this Christmas 🎄 we hope this helps! #gardening #christmas #bulbs | Hayloft

This week, we take a look at Winter Box (Sarcococca), an evergreen beauty with a big scent. 🌿What’s in a Name? - The name 'Sarcococca' comes from the Greek words sarkos (flesh) and kokkos (berry), referring to its fleshy, jewel-like berries. 🌿The Hidden Wonder - Flowering between December and March, Winter Box is known as the plant you smell before you see. The small, creamy-white flowers of Sarcococca Confusa and Sarcococca Ruscifolia are the most fragrant varieties and fill the chilly winter

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