Sarcococca hookeriana

**Weekend Gardener** · #1 February 18th, 2007, 10:50 PM

Sarcococca hookeriana

Diminutive flowers that pack a mighty fragrance.

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**chuckrkc** · #2 February 19th, 2007, 05:55 AM

I see it gets 1-2 feet tall and spreads. Good evergreen for shade (oh, it speaks to my heart, now). Hardy to zone 6 or 7, depending on the info source and plant. A little drought tolerant once established? What does it smell like?

**Ron B** · #3 February 19th, 2007, 03:31 PM

Dwarf tufted form humilis prevalent in cultivation here. Taller, brighter var. digyna more ornamental but rare.

**bcgift52** · #4 February 19th, 2007, 04:10 PM

It smells very good.

**chuckrkc** · #5 February 19th, 2007, 06:58 PM

Corroboration for you both: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~gdk/sta...c/feb06pom.htm

**Weekend Gardener** · #6 February 19th, 2007, 10:47 PM

Smells heavenly - but then, that might be a matter of opinion. The point is - you can't help but notice the smell. It is very strong.

The label on this one says Sarcococca hookeriana var humilis. This one is well behaved. It's in total but bright shade, with light reflected off the garage wall. Right now, it's about two feet tall. I doubt it will get any taller than that. The berries are dark, almost black and inconspicuous. I have it, and Skimmia japonica (grown in the vicinity) performing in tandem. The flowers of the Skimmia should be ready to throw it's own perfume around in late March, early April.