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Skimmia jap. 'Rubella' / P13Cm / 1.5L
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'
Confirmed format: 13cm
Plant Highlights
- Deep red winter buds
- Fragrant spring blooms
- Reliable winter interest
- Compact evergreen foliage
Overview
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' is a charming and compact evergreen shrub celebrated for its striking deep red winter flower buds that provide exceptional seasonal interest throughout the colder months. As spring arrives, these buds open into fragrant clusters of white, cream, and multicolour blooms from March to May, offering wonderful pollinator support. Featuring a neat, rounded growth habit and glossy evergreen foliage, this slow-growing shrub is an ideal choice for smaller gardens, shaded borders, and patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Deep red winter buds provide striking cold-season interest.
- Fragrant spring blooms fill the garden with moderate scent.
- Compact evergreen foliage offers year-round structure.
- Naturally rounded habit fits effortlessly into smaller spaces and pots.
- Easy to care for and reliable in shady garden spots.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Flower Colour | White, cream and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | March to May |
| Fragrance Level | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | 100-150 cm |
| Mature Spread | 100-150 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in partial to full shade in a sheltered position. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in preferably acidic soils with a well-drained drainage type. If growing in a container, use ericaceous compost. |
| Watering | Requires a moderate water need, keeping the soil moist. |
Perfect For
- Containers
- Patios
- Shade gardens
- Shaded borders
- Smaller spaces
Good to Know
- Provides wonderful pollinator support when in flower.
- Features reliable winter interest with deep red buds.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 1.5L Potted Shrub |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Acidic· Moist
- Flowering
- White
- Foliage
- evergreen
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