Japanese Skimmia (Male)

 

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Position: partial to full shade
Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: April to May
Flower colour: pink
Other features: male plant
Hardiness: fully hardy
A compact male shrub with red-margined, deep green leaves. Dark red flower buds are produced in autumn and these last all through the winter until the flowers open in spring. A great shrub for growing in a pot or for filling in gaps in the garden border.Garden care: Lightly trim after flowering, if necessary. To improve the moisture retention qualities of the soil add plenty of well-rotted compost when planting.

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