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Japanese Skimmia
Skimmia japonica Rubella
Probably the most free flowering skimmia. Deep purple/rich red tight flower buds during autumn and winter open to panicles of scented white flowers through into spring. Dense, aromatic bright green foliage often tinged pink at the leaf edges. Occasional berries follow.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Moist, fertile, free-draining soil, add ericaceous compost on planting
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
Autumn through to spring
Flower Colour:
White tinged with pink
Other Features:
Outstanding flower, scent and long period of interest during autumn, winter and spring.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Water fully on planting and during establishment. Plant with skimmia rubella or "fragrans" for berries. Mulch with ericaceous compost and give Osmocote type fertilizer each spring. Requires no pruning, trim to available space in spring.
Eventual Height: 1.5m
Eventual Spread:
1.5m
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Approx Pot Size |
Approx Height |
Price |
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2.5 litre pot |
25-30cm |
£6.99 |
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