Sarcococca hookeriana Humilis
Sarcococca hookeriana Humilis
Reaching about 1.2m, Sarcococca hookeriana Humilis is a shade-loving garden shrub flowering from December to February. Hardy in most of the UK. 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
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Plant Information
About this plant
Reaching about 1.2m, Sarcococca hookeriana Humilis is a shade-loving garden shrub flowering from December to February. Hardy in most of the UK. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Latin Name
Sarcococca hookeriana Humilis
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-shade
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
dec,jan,feb
Mature Height
1.2m
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