S. confusa is a bushy evergreen shrub to 2m, with glossy, deep green, wavy ovate leaves 3-5cm in length and, in winter, inconspicuous, very sweetly scented, creamy-white flowers, followed by glossy black berries
 
Size
Ultimate height 1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 5–10 years
Ultimate spread 1–1.5 metres
 
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
 
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
 
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
 
Position
Full shade
Partial shade
 
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
 
Hardiness H5