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Japanese Skimmia (Self fertile)
Skimmia japonica Reevesiana
An award winning, Skimmia that bears red berries in later summer and autumn through winter often to spring. Aromatic evergreen leaves and star shaped fragrant flowers. Will berry on its own.
Position:
Dense shade
Soil:
Moist, fertile, free-draining soil, add ericaceous compost on planting.
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
Mid to late spring, berries late summer through winter
Flower Colour:
White, sometimes pink-tinged
Other Features:
Superb berry in autumn, evergreen.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Water fully on planting and during establishment. Mulch with ericaceous compost and give Osmocote type fertilizer each spring. Prune only to remove damaged branches in spring.
Eventual Height: 60cm
Eventual Spread:
60cm
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Approx Pot Size |
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2 litre pot |
20-25cm |
£9.95 |
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