S. wallichii–a taller plant, up to 2m (6½ft), but only hardy in mild areas, where temperatures stay reliably above-5°C(23°F) JOŠ JEDNA CVIJETNA BILJKA: Jorgovan , uzgoj i njega Na fotografiji nalazimo različite sorte biljke: sortu Sarcococca domeeriana humilis, Sarcococca orientalis, Sarcococca confusa, Sarcococca orientalis, Sarcococca saligna Whole Plant Traits: Plant Type: Shrub Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Broadleaf Evergreen Habit/Form: Dense Mounding Spreading Growth Rate: Slow Maintenance: Medium Texture: Medium Sada smo došli do Sarcococca Humilis , čije je puno ime zapravo sorta Sarcococca hookeriana Humilis. Dolazi iz planina Kine, pa je biljka naviknuta na hladne temperature.

Varieties of Sarcococca that flower later than the standard S. confusa (which begins flowering in December) include Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna. Flowers are flushed with plum at the base. It is an upright shrub, typically reaching a height of from four to six feet, flowering from February to April. Above: The foliage of Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna is longer and more tapered and more matte than the species Sarcococca confusa. Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna ‘Purple Stem’ Above: Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna ‘Purple Stem’.Cultural Conditions: Light: Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight) Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours) Soil Texture: High Organic Matter Soil pH: Acid (<6.0) Soil Drainage: Good Drainage Moist Occasionally Dry Available Space To Plant: 6-feet-12 feet NC Region: Coastal Mountains Piedmont USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Photography by Britt Willoughby Dyer, for Gardenista. Sarcococca confusa Above: Creamy-white flowers and long lasting berries of Sarcococca confusa. Christmas Box does best in part shade in organically rich, acidic, well drained soil. Once established, it required limited watering. It does prefer shade and placement in full sun can lead the leaves to turn yellow. Established plants have some drought tolerance and are cold hardy to about -10 F. You can prune the shrub in spring after flowering to maintain an attractive shape and desired height. Znate li sarkokoku ? Krenimo do otkrića svih dostupnih sorti i pobliže ga upoznajmo. Pogledajmo kada ga uzgajati i kako se brinuti o njemu uz naš praktični vodič.

S. orientalis is a more recent introduction, and not so easy to find, from Roy Lancasters travels in China, with a bigger more noticeable flower, and an equally delightful scent. The anthers are a good dark red on emergence, giving a reddish tint to the flowers, while the leaves are narrower than the commoner species. Sarcococca orientalis Sarcococca ruscifolia je grm s visećim granama i zelenim lišćem ovalnog oblika. Proizvodi cvijeće u rasponu od krem ​​do ružičasto bijele boje. Plodovi su sastavljeni od crvenih bobica, sličnih onima od božikovine ili mesarske metle. Most species of Sarcococca are fully frost hardy, S. saligna a little less so, and all are tolerant of neglect and dry shady conditions. Add that personal touch with our bespoke gift wrapping service and choose from one of our luxurious but also natural looking wrapping papers. You can choose from 3 different colours: cherry red, pine green or antique gold, including a matching ribbon. We will also enclose a card – suitable for the occasion - with your own personal message. Your gift will of course also include full growing instructions. Sarcococca ( sweet box or Christmas box) [1] [2] is a genus of 11 species of flowering plants in the box family Buxaceae, native to eastern and southeastern Asia and the Himalayas. They are slow-growing, monoecious, evergreen shrubs 1–2m (3–7ft) tall. The leaves are borne alternately, 3–12cm long and 1–4cm broad.

Kada sve biljke pređu u fazu mirovanja, ova biljka počinje opijati cijeli vrt slatkim mirisom svojih cvjetova. Upravo iz tog razloga, često ga nalazimo glavnim junakom ukrasnih živih ograda i granica. VIDEO created by Ryan Contreras for “Landscape Plant Materials I: Deciduous Hardwoods and Conifers or Landscape Plant Materials II: Spring Flowering Trees and Shrubs” a plant identification course offered by the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University Zovu ga još i božićna kutija i zimzelena je biljka grmolike navike. Može doseći do 2 metra visine i zato se često koristi kao izolirana vrtna biljka. Slugs and snails dislike Sarcococca so they are very happy grown against an old wall where other plants might well be devoured.Kako biste izbjegli daljnju štetu okolišu, uvijek je bolje pribjegavati prirodnim pesticidima . Uvid u zimske biljke Sarcococcas are also a landscaper's dream. Last month, I recommendedto NZ Gardener readers Viburnum davidii as a low-growing evergreen suitedto foundation plantings on south-facingor shady walls. Gardeners often use the word variety when referring to a specific plant, but the correct botanical term is 'cultivar'. Whichever word you use, it means a distinctive plant or plants, given a specific cultivar name and usually bred to enhance certain characteristics, such as flower or fruit size, colour, flavour or fragrance, plant size, hardiness, disease resistance, etc. Additionally, it is worth knowing that, botanically, variety has another meaning - it refers to a naturally-occurring distinct plant that only has slight differences in its looks. For example, Malva alcea var. fastigiata differs from typical plants by having an upright habit. cultivar ‘Dragon Gate’ –more compact, up to 1m (3¼ft) tall, with scented whiteflowers and red berries As if that were not enough, these fragrant little box cousins – both hailfrom the box family Buxaceae – alsomake wonderful dwarf hedges. Rarely exceeding 1m in height, they can makea fine – and extremely appealing – substitute for the dwarf hedging box buxus, especially now that the unsightly box blight has hit New Zealand. Cultural Conditions: Light: Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight) Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours) Soil Texture: High Organic Matter Soil pH: Acid (<6.0) Soil Drainage: Good Drainage Moist Occasionally Dry Available Space To Plant: 6-feet-12 feet NC Region: Coastal Piedmont USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b