Sarcococca Purple Gem are evergreen garden shrubs. A such, these winter-flowering plants provide colour interest throughout the year. Tall, red-purple stems bear oblong-to-lanceolate, glossy, dark-green leaves that remain in place all year-round. In late winter, red buds open to reveal small white flowers with red tips. These are highly scented plants with a jasmine-like fragrance attracting pollinating insects to the garden. Black fruits appear in autumn, providing a valuable food source for birds and small mammals.