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Skimmia jap.rubella / 6+ Flowers / 9Cm
Skimmia japonica Rubella
Confirmed format: 9cm
Plant Highlights
- Deep red winter buds
- Fragrant spring blooms
- Compact evergreen foliage
- Reliable winter interest
- Ideal for containers and shaded gardens
- Easy to grow and maintain
Overview
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' is a compact evergreen shrub celebrated for its striking deep red winter buds that provide exceptional seasonal interest from autumn through winter. As spring arrives, these decorative buds open into fragrant creamy-white flowers that bring colour and scent to shaded spots in the garden. Featuring a neat, rounded growth habit, it is perfectly suited for patio containers and shaded borders.
Why We Love It
- Showy deep red buds offer fantastic decorative interest throughout the winter months.
- Fragrant creamy-white spring blooms fill the garden with a lovely scent.
- Compact and rounded habit fits effortlessly into smaller spaces and patio pots.
- Reliable evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and colour.
- Easy to care for and thrives in shaded garden positions.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Flower Colour | White, cream and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | March to May |
| Fragrance | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | 100-150 cm |
| Mature Spread | 100-150 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in partial to full shade in a sheltered position, avoiding hot exposure. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in preferably acidic soils with a well-drained drainage type. |
| Watering | Requires a moderate water need, keeping the soil moist. |
Perfect For
- Containers
- Patios
- Shade gardens
- Shaded borders
Good to Know
- Features showy deep red buds that provide standout winter interest.
- Provides wonderful pollinator support when in flower.
- Naturally compact growth makes it ideal for growing in pots.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Acidic· Moist
- Flowering
- White· Red· Multicolour
- Foliage
- evergreen
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