Christmas Box (Sarcococca)

The Christmas Box (Sarcococca) is an evergreen shrub which originates from the Himalayas. Fragrant flowers are produced among the glossy, leathery green leaves between December and February.

Christmas Box (Sarcococca humilis)

Fragrant white flowers. Only grows to 50cm with a spread of 80cm, ideal for ground cover if planted in groups.

Buy one for £8.95 or buy two for £17.90 and get one free.


Christmas Box ‘Purple Stem’ (Sarcococca hookeriana var. Digyna ‘Purple Stem’)

A taller variety (height 1.2m, spread 2m) with deep purple ornamental stems. The white flowers are tinged with pink at the base.

Buy one for £9.95 or buy two for £19.90 and get one free.

3 Sarcococca Collection - £18.90

Buy one of each of the above two varieties for £18.90 and we will send you a further Christmas Box (Sarcococca humilis) free.

Delivery within 28 days.

Main Image -Christmas Box (Sarcococca humilis)
Image 2 (Bottom left) - Christmas Box Purple Stem

Plant Information

Name: Christmas Box and Christmas Box Purple Stem

Position: Full sun or light shade

Soil: Well drained, light and acid soil

Rate of growth/grows to: 50cm – 120cm

Flowering Period: December - February

Flower Colour: White

Other features: Fragrant

Hardiness: Winter hardy

Origin: Asia

Garden care: Annually, after flowering you can lightly remove any damaged branches.

Goes well with: Ground cover plants