Sarcococca Confusa – Sweetly Scented Winter Shrub

Add year-round charm and winter fragrance to your garden with Sarcococca Confusa, commonly known as Sweet Box. This hardy evergreen shrub produces glossy dark green foliage and clusters of small, fragrant white flowers from December to March, filling shaded areas with a delightful perfume even in the coldest months. Supplied in a 3L pot, it’s perfect for adding structure, scent, and visual interest to your outdoor space.

Ideal for shaded or partially shaded corners, Sweet Box thrives in low-light areas, providing low-maintenance beauty and enchanting winter fragrance. Its compact size and hardy nature make it a versatile addition to borders, woodland gardens, or underplanting for larger trees and shrubs.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Sarcococca Confusa

• Common Name: Sweet Box

• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub

• Pot Size: 3L

• Eventual Height: 60cm – 1m

• Eventual Spread: Approx. 1m

• Position: Part shade to full shade

• Minimum Temperature: Hardy, suitable for UK gardens

• Fragrance: Sweet, fragrant flowers

Key Features

• Evergreen shrub providing year-round greenery

• Fragrant winter and early spring blooms

• Hardy and low-maintenance, perfect for UK gardens

• Thrives in shady or partially shaded areas

• Glossy foliage adds visual interest to borders or woodland gardens

• Supplied in a 3L pot for easy planting and establishment

Come Into Your Garden
Sarcococca Confusa brings subtle beauty and enchanting fragrance to low-light areas, enhancing your garden with structure and sensory appeal. Its evergreen leaves provide colour throughout the year, while the winter blooms fill your outdoor space with a sweet, natural perfume.

Growing Tip
Plant in well-drained soil in a shaded or partially shaded spot. Water regularly during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. Sweet Box prefers slightly drier conditions in winter. Minimal maintenance is required, making it ideal for low-effort gardens.

Perfect For

• Shaded or low-light garden areas

• Winter and early spring fragrance

• Woodland gardens and underplanting

• Borders and low-maintenance gardens

• Year-round greenery and garden structure

• Garden corners with limited sunlight

Bring the sweet scent of winter to your garden with Sarcococca Confusa, a versatile evergreen shrub that combines beauty, fragrance, and resilience for a low-maintenance, year-round feature.

TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.

1st class P&P to UK is £5.95

2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50

P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8