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 11.5 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) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:light-shade
light:shade
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:prefers-acid-soil
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:april
flowering:may
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
size:90cm-2m
fragrance:all-scented