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Sweet Box
Sarcococca confusa
Price comparison:
£6.99 – £74.99
From 7 UK retailers
Sweet Box is a shade-loving flowering shrub reaching about 1.2m tall. Produces flowers from December to February. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Sun
🌑 Full Shade
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 1.2m tall × 1.0m wide
Flowers
🌸 dec,jan,feb
Wildlife
🐝 Vital winter nectar for bees
Compare Prices
Prices from 7 retailers across 6 pot sizes
Prices shown are for different pot sizes — compare within size groups for accurate savings
Prices last checked: 6 Oct 2026
Prices exclude delivery. Check retailer for final price.
Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size. Listings without a stated pot size are not ranked.
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £6.99Checked 24 Oct | 9cm | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: 9cm
| Proctors Nursery | £11.95Checked 7 Oct | 2L | View at Proctors NurseryOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| McLarens Nurseries Delivers UK-wide, or collect from Uplawmoor 7 days a week | £12.50Checked 27 Oct | 2L | View at McLarens NurseriesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Ashwood Nurseries | £12.99Checked 19 Oct | 2L | View at Ashwood NurseriesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £16.09Checked 24 Oct | 2L | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Proctors Nursery
Size: 2L
McLarens Nurseries
Delivers UK-wide, or collect from Uplawmoor 7 days a week
Size: 2L
Ashwood Nurseries
Size: 2L
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: 2L
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £25.00Checked 6 Oct | 4L | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 4L
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £54.99Checked 24 Oct | 4.5L | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: 4.5L
| McLarens Nurseries Delivers UK-wide, or collect from Uplawmoor 7 days a week | £36.00Checked 27 Oct | 5L | View at McLarens NurseriesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
McLarens Nurseries
Delivers UK-wide, or collect from Uplawmoor 7 days a week
Size: 5L
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £74.99Checked 24 Oct | 7.5L | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: 7.5L
| Big Plant Nursery | £12.50Checked 25 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Big Plant NurseryOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Thompson & Morgan + £6.99 delivery | from£12.99Checked 27 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Big Plant Nursery
Size: Check retailer for size
Thompson & Morgan
+ £6.99 delivery
Size: Check retailer for size
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Prices last checked: 6 Oct 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
Sweet Box is a shade-loving flowering shrub reaching about 1.2m tall. Produces flowers from December to February. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Latin Name
Sarcococca confusa
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-shade
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
dec,jan,feb
Mature Height
1.2m
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sweet Box cost in the UK?
Sweet Box prices in the UK range from £6.99 to £74.99 depending on pot size and retailer. The lowest price we track is £6.99 for a 9cm pot at Crocus. Prices are checked nightly across 7 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Sweet Box online in the UK?
You can buy Sweet Box from 7 UK nurseries including Proctors Nursery, Big Plant Nursery, McLarens Nurseries. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Sweet Box?
The scientific name for Sweet Box is Sarcococca confusa.
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