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Scientific Name: Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna 'Sarsid 2'

Also Known As

  • Sarcococca Fragrant Mountain™ 'Sarsid2'
  • Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis 'Fragrant Mountain'
  • Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis 'Sarsid 2'
  • Fragrant Mountain™ Sweetbox

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $19.95

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Sarcococca Fragrant Mountain™ PP19951 plant details

Sarcococca Fragrant Mountain™ PP19951 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In winter white flowers emerge followed by black, purple and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarcococca Fragrant Mountain™ PP19951

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in winter
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarcococca Fragrant Mountain™ PP19951

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This fabulous compact 3' evergreen shrub spreads slowly by suckering, it has gleaming, leathery leaves that are wider, glossier and darker green than the species. Tiny-white flowers have a delightful and far-reaching fragrance and bloom from late winter into early spring; compact growth to 2-3' tall and 3-4' wide. A fantastic shrub for woodland or shade garden. PSh-Sh/M 'Sarsid2' PP#19,951
'Fragrant Mountain' Sweet Box with its small white blossoms offers the gift of fragrance in late-late winter and early spring. A low broadleaf evergreen shrub, it grows 1+2' tall and spreads by stolons to a width of 2' or more. 'Fragrant Mountain' is the hardiest form of Sweet Box', but it should be sited in a protected spot in the colder parts of zones 6 and 7. We plan to us it in containers with hellebores and pansies for an early spring display.
In late winter/very early spring you will follow your nose to this dwarf clump-forming shrub to enjoy the sweet, sweet fragrance from its small, small white flowers. 'Fragrant Mountain' is 18'' tall and spreading to 36'' wide with glossy dark green, narrow leaves. Happiest in deep to part shade, it will tolerate some sun with ample water. Disease-resistant, evergreen, and darn good-looking.

Gardening facts about Sarcococca Fragrant Mountain™ PP19951 plant

How to Grow Sarcococca Fragrant Mountain™ PP19951

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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