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Skimmia Plant - Description
- Potted Skimmia Plant
- Skimmia japonica ‘Antarctica’ (PBR)
- Compact evergreen shrub for shade and part shade
- Glossy light-green leaves that take on a bronze tint in winter
- Fragrant clusters of small white flowers in spring
- Bright red berries in late autumn and winter on female plants when pollinated
Skimmia Plant - Characteristics
- Habit: Dense, mounded, slow-growing
- Ultimate size: 1.5m height and spread (10–20 years)
- Foliage: Evergreen, aromatic leaves
- Flowers: White, scented spring blooms
- Fruit: Decorative red berries on pollinated female plants
- Hardy shrub suited to Irish conditions
Skimmia Plant - Uses
- Winter interest for borders and woodland planting
- Excellent in containers for shaded patios and entrances
- Underplanting beneath trees or mixed shade schemes
- Group planting for year-round structure and colour
Skimmia Plant - Care Instructions
- Position: Partial shade to shade; avoid hot afternoon sun
- Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich; prefers neutral to acidic
- Water regularly until established; keep evenly moist in containers
- Light trim after flowering if shaping is required
- For berries, ensure a male skimmia is nearby to pollinate female plants
- Mulch annually to conserve moisture and improve soil
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Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With An Post (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With An Post (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
