Skimmia jap. Rubella

Skimmia jap. Rubella is a compact, slow-growing evergreen valued for long winter bud colour and spring fragrance. Glossy dark green leaves form a neat mound, while tight panicles of deep red buds are held through autumn and winter, opening to clusters of small, fragrant white flowers in spring. A male selection, it does not produce berries. Grow in partial to full shade in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid to neutral (ericaceous) soil; avoid alkaline/chalky soils and hot afternoon sun. Excellent for containers, shaded borders and winter interest, eventually reaching about 1–1.5 m in height and spread.

Position: Partial to full shade

Rate of Growth: Slow

Soil: Moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid to neutral (ericaceous)

Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5)

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