Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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
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.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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