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Skimmia japonica 'Veitchii'
'Veitchii' is a vigorous, larger‑leaved female selection prized for its large clusters of fragrant white spring flowers and, crucially, abundant glossy red berries on female plants — providing long‑lasting winter interest and wildlife value. Its substantial habit makes it useful as an architectural evergreen in shade gardens.
Key Features:
- Large, leathery evergreen leaves and substantial habit.
- Fragrant white flowers in spring followed by bright red berries on female plants.
- Good choice for shelter belts, borders and mixed shade planting.
Care Tips:
- Position: Partial to full shade; tolerates coastal exposure.
- Soil: Moist, well‑drained, acidic to neutral soil rich in humus.
- Feeding: Spring feed and mulching to build humus.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Shade· Coastal
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Acid neutral· Well drained· Moist
- Flowering
- White
- Foliage
- evergreen
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