Why the winter garden needs the fragrant, evergreen Sarcococca shrub
In short: Nick Turrell from the Royal Horticultural Society explains why the sweet box shrub is a winter essential. This video covers different varieties, ideal planting locations, and the correct pronunciation of its botanical name.
Sarcococca, commonly known as sweet box, is a bushy evergreen shrub valued for its ability to provide fragrant flowers during the middle of winter. While many other plants in the garden are dormant, this shrub remains a reliable source of scent.
The video serves as a guide for gardeners looking to incorporate this plant into their landscapes, offering advice on selecting varieties and finding the best spots to grow them.
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