Sarcococca

Sarcococca are bushy evergreen shrubs with glossy, dark green leaves. In winter, they produce small but highly fragrant, creamy-white flowers (some flushed pink), followed by black, purple or red berries.

A good choice for shady spots and happy in dry conditions once established.

The leaves can become yellow or pale and peaky in very dry situations or in full sun.

Sarcococca is in the box family (Buxaceae), so plants can be used as a lightly clipped, informal hedge in a shady spot.