Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purple Stem' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
These produce black-blue, round fruits. They are small and exude a pleasant fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* purple-red shoots * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

Growth habit
Sweet box 'Purple Stem' is bushy and compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white-pink flowers appear from December to March. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna 'Purple Stem' are purple-red.