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A selected form. If I'm honest, I can't tell the difference, but I'm sure it will become clearer as they mature. Provender Nurseries say: "This is a new discovery made in 1980 by plantsman and journalist Roy Lancaster during his travels in the Western Hills above Yunnan, China. May also be found listed as synonymous name 'Roy Lancaster'The genus originates in east Asia, predominantly China and throughout the Himalayas. Sarcococca are all monoecious meaning that male and female flowers are carried separately, but on the same plant. The name is derived from the Greek words sarkos meaning flesh, andkokkos meaning a berry, a reference to the fleshy fruits of the plant." Who could resist quoting Waitrose on the subject? "Collected by Roy Lancaster in Yunnan in 1980, this evergreen shrub has narrow, pointed leaves and highly scented cream flowers in late winter and early spring, and red berries in March. 'Dragon Gate' is a compact and slow-growing form ideal for pots and small garden borders with some shade." Cistus Nursery say: "Discovered in 1980 by Roy Lancaster in Yunnan China, and named Dragon Gate for the temple entrance near which it was found. |
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