Japanese Skimmia (Female)

£12.99

Position: partial to full shade
Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: April to May Flower colour: white
Other features: the flowers are followed by bright red berries as long as a male variety is planted close by
Hardiness: fully hardy
A spreading, evergreen shrub with white flowers in April and May and slightly aromatic, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. This award-winning shrub provides much-needed colour in the winter garden. Ideal for a shady shrub or mixed border, the flowers are followed by long lasting, bright red berries as long as a male variety is planted close by.Garden care: Lightly trim after flowering, if necessary. Add plenty of well-rotted compost when planting as may become chlorotic if planted on poor, dry soils.Goes well with: Buxus sempervirens (box pyramid), Hedera hibernica 'Sagittifolia', Ligustrum delavayanum 'Cone', Laurus nobilis (bay standard), Sarcococca confusa, Skimmia japonica 'Fragrans'.

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