'Rubella' is the classic winter‑interest Skimmia: a compact evergreen with glossy leaves and showy deep red buds from autumn through winter that open to fragrant creamy‑white flowers in spring. As a male clone it is most often used to provide spectacular bud colour and to pollinate nearby female plants.
Key Features:
Deep red winter buds that are highly decorative.
Fragrant white spring blooms.
Compact, rounded habit suitable for pots and shaded borders.
Care Tips:
Position: Partial to full shade; avoid hot exposure.
Soil: Moist, humus‑rich, preferably acidic.
Pruning: Light pruning after flowering if required.
