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Skimmia Japonica Rubella - Description
- Evergreen Flowering Shrub
- Japanese Skimmia
- Latin: Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'
- Compact, bushy evergreen shrub with an attractive rounded habit
- Glossy dark green foliage provides year-round garden interest
- Produces striking deep red flower buds through autumn and winter
- Red buds open to attractive creamy-white fragrant flowers in spring
- Excellent choice for shaded and partially shaded areas
- Ideal for borders, woodland-style planting, patios and containers
- Form: Potted Plant
- Pot Size: P9
- Plant Size
- Height: 30cm
Skimmia Japonica Rubella - Characteristics
- Evergreen foliage provides attractive structure throughout the year
- Striking red flower buds provide winter interest
- Fragrant creamy-white flowers appear in spring
- Compact and naturally bushy growth habit
- Excellent plant for shaded and partially shaded garden areas
- Suitable for containers, patios, borders and woodland-style planting
- Prefers moist, fertile and well-drained soil
- Performs particularly well in acidic to neutral soil
- Low maintenance once established
Skimmia Japonica Rubella - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Can be planted throughout the year when the soil is workable and not frozen or waterlogged.
- Choose a shaded or partially shaded position protected from strong winds.
- Plant in moist, fertile and well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.
- Use ericaceous compost when planting in a container or where the soil is particularly alkaline.
- Water thoroughly after planting to help the plant establish.
After Care
- Water regularly after planting and during prolonged dry periods.
- Do not allow the soil to dry out completely, particularly during the first growing season.
- Feed in spring with a suitable shrub or ericaceous fertiliser.
- Lightly prune after flowering if necessary to maintain a compact shape.
- Remove damaged or dead growth as required.
- Apply a mulch of compost or leaf mould around established plants to help retain moisture.
- Container-grown plants should be kept well watered and protected from prolonged drying out.
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