A compact evergreen shrub valued for its glossy dark green foliage and highly fragrant winter flowers. 'Winter Gem' is an excellent choice for shaded gardens, low hedges, borders and containers, providing year-round structure and colour with minimal maintenance.
Light requirement: Part shade to full shade
Water requirement: Low to moderate
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then during extended dry periods
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 0.8–1.2m
Mature Width: 0.8–1.2m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: High
Wind Tolerant: Moderate in sheltered positions
Leaf colour: Glossy deep green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Small to medium, typically 3–6cm long
Flower colour: Creamy white
Flowering season: Winter
Flower size: Small, highly fragrant flowers borne along the stems
A compact evergreen shrub valued for its glossy dark green foliage and highly fragrant winter flowers. 'Winter Gem' is an excellent choice for shaded gardens, low hedges, borders and containers, providing year-round structure and colour with minimal maintenance.
Light requirement: Part shade to full shade
Water requirement: Low to moderate
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then during extended dry periods
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 0.8–1.2m
Mature Width: 0.8–1.2m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: High
Wind Tolerant: Moderate in sheltered positions
Leaf colour: Glossy deep green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Small to medium, typically 3–6cm long
Flower colour: Creamy white
Flowering season: Winter
Flower size: Small, highly fragrant flowers borne along the stems
