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SWEET & LO™ SWEET BOX
Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purplerij1'
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Jumbo gallon Potted
(SKU: 16055)
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List Price $45.00 Per Plant In Stock
Root Pouch 3 gallon
(SKU: 16263)
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Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $85.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 5-9 · Mature Height: 1-3 Feet · Mature Spread: 2-3 Feet
Buy Sweet & Lo™ Sweet Box online. Straight out the Netherlands comes this amazing twist on Himalayan Sweetbox. It is an extra bushy, fully bodied selection with glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage and attractive deep purple stems. Its late winter/early spring blooms are a treat for early pollinators, with thread-like, red-tipped white flowers that emit a delightful jasmine-like fragrance. Used in large groups, foundation plantings, or even as a specimen, this very durable, versatile shrubby groundcover is perfect for even the shadiest locations.
Family: Buxaceae · Common Name: Sweet Box
FREE with every plant purchased:
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
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SWEET & LO™ SWEET BOX Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Brown |
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Brand*
| • | Proven Winners® Color Choice® |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Flower Type*
| • | Fragrant |
Fruit Type*
| • | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Habit*
| • | Compact Growing |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Evergreen |
Plant Type*
| • | Shrub |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils) |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Winter |
| • | Winter Flowering |
| • | Year-Round |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Shade |
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SWEET & LO™ SWEET BOX Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Sarcococca is very easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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