Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' - 3L Pot

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

A compact evergreen shrub reaching around 1m, with glossy aromatic leaves and fragrant spring cream flowers and ornamental berries on female forms, well suited to shade, containers and winter displays, and also well suited to seasonal displays.

Evergreen

£29.99

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Flowering

FEB,MAR,APR

Attracts Wildlife

Bees Birds Hedgehogs Beneficial Insects

Ideal For

Borders Containers Patio Woodland

Plant Description

Skimmia j. 'Rubella' is a versatile shrub grown for the appeal of Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', with red flowers from spring into winter and green evergreen foliage. This Skimmia is an excellent choice for borders, containers, woodland-style planting and patio pots, where it brings colour, texture and seasonal interest. It is especially effective from spring into winter, and performs best in partial to full shade.

Skimmia j. 'Rubella' is low-maintenance once established and suits a wide range of garden styles, from traditional borders to more contemporary planting combinations. Reaching around 1.2m at maturity, it is best planted through the middle of a border, in pots and containers and in woodland-style planting with partial to full shade. Its evergreen foliage ensures year-round presence in the garden. It is suitable for outdoor growing in most UK gardens. It performs best in sandy or loam soils with moist conditions. It can also be a useful plant for bees, birds, hedgehogs and beneficial insects.

Supplied in a 3L pot, this size offers a practical starting point for planting out, patio displays or growing on at home.

Planting & Aftercare

Choose a pot with drainage holes slightly larger than the nursery pot. Use well-draining potting mix. Place the plant at the same depth it was in the original pot. Water thoroughly after planting.

Water when the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry. In spring and summer, this is typically once a week. Reduce watering in autumn and winter. Always check the soil before watering to avoid overwatering.

Overwatering is the most common issue. Avoid placing in direct sunlight which can scorch leaves. Don't repot too frequently - most plants prefer to be slightly root-bound. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.

Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth naturally slows.

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