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Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purple Stem' Shrub

Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purple Stem' Shrub

Sweet Box

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Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purple Stem'

Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purple Stem' Shrub

Sweet Box

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Planting & Care
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Key features

Awards
Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit
Final size
Final size 1m x 1.5m in 20 years
Foliage
Foliage Green leaves year-round (evergreen)
Flowers
Flowers White fragrat flowers in spring, red flowers in winter
Position
Position Part shade to full shade

Description

Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purple Stem' also known as 'sweet box 'Purple Stem' is a compact evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of 1 metre and a spread of 1.5 metres. It is named for its distinctive purple stems, which bear narrow, dark green leaves. In spring, 'Purple Stem' produces small, unique red and white flowers that add seasonal interest. These are followed by shiny black berries in autumn, which provide further visual appeal and attract wildlife to the garden. This shrub thrives in moist but well-drained soils and prefers a shaded position, flourishing in either full shade or partial shade.

AKA 'sweet box 'Purple Stem'
Planting Steps

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

Small shrubs (1-3) Young trees & 4+ small shrubs Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands £10 £12 £35 from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands From £30
Outside Mainland UK Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK

Product Details

Key features

Awards
Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit
Final size
Final size 1m x 1.5m in 20 years
Foliage
Foliage Green leaves year-round (evergreen)
Flowers
Flowers White fragrat flowers in spring, red flowers in winter
Position
Position Part shade to full shade

Description

Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purple Stem' also known as 'sweet box 'Purple Stem' is a compact evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of 1 metre and a spread of 1.5 metres. It is named for its...

Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purple Stem' also known as 'sweet box 'Purple Stem' is a compact evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of 1 metre and a spread of 1.5 metres. It is named for its distinctive purple stems, which bear narrow, dark green leaves. In spring, 'Purple Stem' produces small, unique red and white flowers that add seasonal interest. These are followed by shiny black berries in autumn, which provide further visual appeal and attract wildlife to the garden. This shrub thrives in moist but well-drained soils and prefers a shaded position, flourishing in either full shade or partial shade.

AKA 'sweet box 'Purple Stem'

Planting & Care

Planting Steps

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

Delivery Information

Small shrubs (1-3) Young trees & 4+ small shrubs Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands £10 £12 £35 from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands From £30
Outside Mainland UK Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK