How to Prune sweet box 'Purple Stem'?
Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
sweet box 'Purple Stem' · Pruning
sweet box 'Purple Stem' · Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna 'Purple Stem'
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained humus-rich soil in shade. Full sun may be tolerated when planted in damp soil. Also tolerant of atmospheric pollution, dry shade and neglect
Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling