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Skimmia japonica 'White Globe' – Japanese Skimmia (5 Litre Pot, P23, Approx. 35 Flower Buds)
Plant Highlights: Rounded clusters of creamy white flower buds • Fragrant white spring flowers • Glossy evergreen foliage • Excellent for shaded borders and containers • Reliable year-round structure
Overview
Skimmia japonica 'White Globe' is a compact evergreen shrub grown for its neat, glossy foliage and impressive clusters of creamy white flower buds that provide interest through the cooler months before opening into fragrant white flowers in spring. Its naturally tidy habit makes it an excellent choice for adding year-round structure to woodland-style planting and shaded gardens.
Supplied in a 5 litre (P23) pot with approximately 35 flower buds, this well-established plant provides immediate ornamental appeal and is equally suited to borders, patio containers and courtyard gardens.
Plant Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Skimmia japonica 'White Globe' |
| Common Name | Japanese Skimmia |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Pot Size | 5 litre (P23) |
| Supplied Stage | Approx. 35 flower buds |
| Position | Partial shade to full shade |
| Soil | Moist, humus-rich, acidic to neutral, well-drained soil |
| Foliage | Glossy evergreen leaves |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flowering Season | Spring |
| Habit | Compact, bushy |
| Mature Height | 0.5–1m |
| Mature Spread | 0.5–1m |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing Guide
Plant in partial shade or full shade in fertile, humus-rich soil that retains moisture while draining freely. For best results, grow in acidic to neutral soil and apply a mulch of composted bark or leaf mould each spring to help conserve moisture and improve soil structure.
Water regularly during establishment and in prolonged dry periods, particularly when grown in containers. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely.
Wildlife
The fragrant spring flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects, making this a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Why We Love It
'White Globe' offers elegant year-round interest, from its decorative clusters of creamy buds through to its fragrant spring flowers and rich evergreen foliage. Its naturally compact habit makes it easy to incorporate into both traditional and contemporary gardens.
Perfect For
- Woodland gardens
- Shaded borders
- Patio containers
- Courtyard gardens
- Acid-loving planting schemes
Product Information
- Supplied in a 5 litre (P23) pot.
- Supplied with approximately 35 flower buds.
- Evergreen shrub.
- Fragrant white flowers in spring.
- Ideal for borders and containers.
- Best grown in partial shade or full shade in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Good to Know: The 5 litre (P23) pot refers to the container size at the time of sale and the 35 flower buds describe the plant as supplied, not its future performance. Skimmias thrive in sheltered positions with consistently moist, well-drained soil and are particularly well suited to woodland-style gardens.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Partial shade· Shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Acidic· Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 1.0m high· 1.0m wide
- Flowering
- White
- Foliage
- evergreen
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