Sarcococca Fragrant Valley™ PP19942

Scientific Name: Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna 'Sarsid 1'

Also Known As

Sarcococca 'Fragrant Valley'
Sarcococca Fragrant Valley® 'Sarsid1'
Fragrant Valley Sweetbox

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

Sarcococca Fragrant Valley™ PP19942 plant details

Sarcococca Fragrant Valley™ PP19942 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In winter white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarcococca Fragrant Valley™ PP19942

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in winter
Uses: compact, cutting garden, dwarf, fragrant, winter interest, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarcococca Fragrant Valley™ PP19942

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderfully compact sweetbox that is smaller and more spreading than others, becomes a dense spreading groundcover 18"t x 3'w; exceptionally fragrant small white flowers appear in late winter to perfume the entire garden, dark-green foliage is very glossy and narrow and its neat habit makes it a perfect addition to the shade garden. PSh-S/M/Acid PP19942

By: Forestfarm

This sweet box has much smaller foliage and structure than S. hookinana 'Humilis'. The flowers are small white puffs in winter that have an excellent fragrance.

By: Gossler Farms

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 Valley® is 18" tall and spreading to 3' 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. Minimum temperature: -10 °F