General description
Skimmia japonica is a dense evergreen shrub belonging to the Rutaceae family. it has fragrant, waxy, ovate leaves and has a bushy habbit.
It flower creamy-white to yellow flowers in Spring
Plant requirements
Can grow in Sand or Loam.
Moist but well-drained
Any facing - Exposed or Sheltered
Part shade to Full shade
PH Tolarent Acid, Alkaline or Neutral soils.
Hardy to -15C
Maintenance
Low maintenance plant just prune out any dead, dieseased or damaged wood as soon as flowering is over May to July.
Practical use
All year Colour, Fragrant and good for insects.
Resource
www.RHS.org.uk
Properties
- Height
- 60 - 100 cm
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Sunlight
- Partial shade, Full shade
- PH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Hardiness
- Hardy
3 varieties of this plant
Skimmia japonica 'Kew White'Skimmia japonica 'Kew White'
Skimmia Japonica 'Magic marlot'Skimmia Japonica 'Magic marlot'
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'