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Japanese Skimmia (Male)
Skimmia japonica Fragrans (Fragrant Cloud)
A fragrant evergreen male skimmia developing tightly packed pinkie lime green buds through winter when the garden is often short of colour. Large panicles of beautifully perfumed bell shaped inflorescent flowers appear two toned and short red brown stems through March and April give ‘Fragrant Cloud’ a long interesting period and beautiful scent.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Fertile well drained soil
Rate of Growth:
Slow to average
Flowering Period:
March/April
Flower Colour:
Two tone lime green and cream
Other Features:
Plant with female skimmia to encourage berries.
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. Requires no pruning, trim to available space in spring
Eventual Height: 80 cm
Eventual Spread:
1m
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3 litre pot |
30-40cm |
£8.99 |
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