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Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

 
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Family: Buxaceae
Genus: Sarcococca (sar-koh-KOH-kuh) (Info)
Species: hookeriana var. humilis

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Category:
Groundcovers
Shrubs

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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2 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive sladeofsky On Nov 3, 2009, sladeofsky from Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) wrote:

I was surprised to see this listed as zone 7; it is certainly at least zone 6. This plant is a paradox in that it is easily overlooked, and yet stunning if one takes the time to notice it. I use it to fill corners and crannies which are in plain sight but in full shade.

Neutral bonehead On Jul 13, 2009, bonehead from Pacific NW, WA (Zone 8a) wrote:

I have not noticed a remarkable fragrance from this shrub, and seem to have consistent problems with something eating it (slugs?) and/or turning yellow. It is on the north side of our house, and has done a nice job of spreading out without being a thug. Looks very nice all year (except when the bugs/disease hit it).

Positive bluespiral On Oct 13, 2005, bluespiral from (Zone 7a) wrote:

I would not want to be without this plant in winter at all. We grow it on a slope, upon which it makes a low, thick, elegant carpet of glossy evergreen leaves all winter, with the most wonderful, pervasive perfume in March. Above it, a creeping juniper cascades down the hill, making a great contrast to the shiny broad leaves of sarcococca with its gray-green needles.

It's one of those plants for which we have seen no pests or disease and which tolerates dry shade. Opposite these plants, deeper into the hill are tree peonies and a couple of Japanese palmate maples (volunteer seedlings). These all associate with each other very well.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Old Lyme, Connecticut
Wilmington, Delaware
Lula, Georgia
Louisville, Kentucky
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Johnson City, Tennessee
Petersburg, Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Langley, Washington
Stanwood, Washington



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