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‘Fragrant Valley’ Sarcococca is a dense, well branched shrub that spreads faster than the species. Small white, very fragrant flowers appear in early spring. The glossy deep green foliage is more narrow than the species. It spreads slowly by suckering. Tiny, apetulous, unisexual, tubular, fragrant, white flowers (1/2″ long) bloom in the leaf axils in March-April. Female flowers give way to globose, shiny, black fruits (drupes to 1/3″ wide). Native to western Himalayas and China.
Best grown in organically rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Leaves lose luster in full sun. Best with consistent moisture. Established plants have some drought tolerance. Cold hardiness for var. humilis is good (-10 F). Prune in spring after flowering to maintain attractive shape.
| Common Name | Fragrant Valley, Sweet Box |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis 'Sarsid1' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Shade |
| Height | to 1.5 ft. |
| Width | to 3 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | March-April |
| Flower Color | white |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
