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Skimmia japonica 'Rubesta Jos'
Rubesta® Jos is a selection producing large quantities of dark red buds set against twisted, glossy foliage. The buds persist through winter and open to scented white‑pink flowers in spring. It is vigorous yet compact and widely used in contemporary mixed planting and containers.
Key Features:
- Abundant dark red winter buds on a compact, vigorous plant.
- Twisted glossy leaves create an attractive backdrop to the buds.
- Long bud display and early flowering habit.
Care Tips:
- Position: Partial to full shade; suitable for containers.
- Soil: Moist, well‑drained and humus‑rich; mulch in spring.
Plant Details
| Foliage | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | 80 – 100 cm |
| Mature Spread | 60 – 80 cm |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Acidic· Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 1.0m high· 80cm wide
- Flowering
- White· Pink· Multicolour
- Foliage
- evergreen
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