Gardens: Offer it CHRISTMAS BOX

Sunday Mirror, Dec 21, 2008

A SUPERB source of much-needed winter interest, Sarcococca confusa - or Christmas Box as it is commonly known - shows sweetly- fragranced, pure white flowers from mid-winter through to early spring above glossy evergreen leaves. The flowers are a delight to the senses on dark and drab winter days.

This compact shrub (2m x 1.5m) is easy to grow and fully hardy. It is the perfect specimen for the shaded area of the garden or planted near a door or walkway where its delicious scent can be enjoyed.

Readers can buy one plant, supplied in a 9cm pot, for just pounds 9.95, or save pounds 2 when buying three for pounds 27.85. Prices include p&p. Delivery within 28 days. To order by credit or debit card, call 0844 811 6781, quoting SMH12570, or order online at www.mirror shopping.co.uk/570. Alternatively, send a cheque made payable to MGN Ltd to Raspberry Offer SMH12570, Mirror Group Newspapers, Rookery Farm, Joys Bank, Holbeach St Johns, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 8SG.