What is the sarcococcus?

Sarcococca is a plant in the genus of the same name. The general name of this family is a "sweet box" and a number of individual species are grown as decorative plants. Sarcococcas flourish in the USDA zones six to 11, depending on the species, generally prefer shady places, especially in areas that receive a lot of sun every year. Horticultural shops in these regions sometimes carry a cultivar or two, and the plant can also be ordered directly through kindergarten suppliers. Sarcococca tends to be a low growing shrub or base, depending on the species, with dark green very glossy leaves that superficially resemble leeks of citrus fruit. The flowers are white and emit a very sweet, rich smell that tends to be quite mild. One of the advantages of these plants is that they require little maintenance, and they are preferably planted by Apak largely remained alone.

One of the best uses of sarcococcus is the border near the way noBo buildings. It is recommended to be close to heavily traded areas so that people can enjoy a fine scent. It can also be used as a ground part in the shady parts of the garden, if other fragrant plants are not nearby, as the smell can be quite easily impressed. It can also be planted in large beds to form a blanket of green leaves or used in node gardens to create ornamental boundaries.

The popular type of sarcococci for horticulture is sarcokok ruscifolia , a low -growing shrub also known as a fragrant sweet box. There is also a dwarf version of this plant known as sarcococca humilis . The dwarf version is particularly suitable for borders because it grows low to the ground, allowing horticultures to grow low shrubs and flowers in areas bounded by this fragourant plant evergreen. Sarcococca Confusa is another popular cultivar that is resistant in colder areas.

sarcococca favors wellDiffening soil, protection against direct sunlight and has average water needs. Flowers appear in autumn and winter and evolve on berries that can be red or black, depending on the species and add some pleasant color to the winter landscape. These plants can be cultivated from cuttings or seeds, and most species also have root balls that can be divided into two to form two plants.