Compact and free‑flowering, Skimmia japonica 'Finchy' is a male clone noted for its very pale green to cream-coloured flower buds held in dense upright panicles and glossy, dark green leaves. It produces highly fragrant, white star‑shaped flowers in spring and is valued both as a polleniser and as a decorative pot specimen.
Key Features:
Distinctive light green/cream buds and fragrant white flowers.
Compact, bushy habit ideal for pots and small borders.
Hardy and tolerant of a range of soils.
Care Tips:
Position: Partial to full shade; sheltered from hot sun.
Soil: Moist, well‑drained, humus‑rich; tolerates neutral to slightly alkaline conditions.
Pruning: Minimal — tidy after flowering if required.
