- Full Shade to Partial Sun (0 - 5 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 1.5 - 2.5 Feet
- Mature Spread 2 - 3 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
The Sweet & Lo™ Sweetbox, or Sarcococca confusa, is an adorable plant with uniquely textured flowers. This evergreen is easy to grow and can quickly fill in a space. The thread-like, red-tipped white flowers bloom in clusters for an eye-catching display. These flowers have more to offer than good looks because they have a delicious, sweet fragrance. Flowers bloom in late winter or early spring and later give way to dark blue berries. Purple stems stand out against the glossy, dark green leaves.
Use Sweet & Lo™ Sweetbox as a shrubby groundcover, create a stunning mixed bed, or enjoy the lovely scented flowers in a container. Potted plants should be placed near a door or on a tabletop to enjoy the fragrant flowers. Pollinators also enjoy the flowers, but deer tend to avoid Sarcococca. This low shrub grows as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 9.
Sweet & Lo™ Sweetbox Care
Plant Sweet & Lo™ Sweetbox in part sun to shade. This plant prefers about 5 hours of sunlight and no more. The ideal soil will be fertile and moist but allow for drainage. New plants need regular watering, but established plants are drought tolerant. Water during a dry period to support further growth. Fertilize Sweet & Lo™ Sweetbox in the spring using a balanced plant food or a product for rhododendrons.
Sweetbox does sucker a bit and can slowly spread. Remove old growth and thin the plants out as needed to maintain a full and healthy bed.
Sweet & Lo™ Sweetbox Spacing
Sweet & Lo™ Sweetbox reaches 1.5 to 2.5 feet tall and spreads 2 to 3 feet. Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart to create a mass planting or low hedge.
Sweet & Lo™ Sweetbox Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Sun (0 - 5 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 1.5 - 2.5 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: ivory-white |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Winter Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit, Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy |
| Features: Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Sweet & Lo™ Sweetbox |
| Other Name(s): Sweetbox |
| Scientific Name: Sarcococca confusa 'sweetbox' |
- SKU:
- SARSL
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
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