Skimmia Japonica Rubella 5 Litre Pot

Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’

Compact, evergreen, and highly decorative, Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’ is perfect for shade-loving gardens. Its glossy dark green foliage provides year-round structure, while spring brings pale pink flower buds that open to creamy-white blooms, offering subtle fragrance and attracting pollinators.

Female plants produce bright red berries in autumn and winter when paired with a male pollinator, adding seasonal interest and colour. Ideal for borders, woodland gardens, or containers, ‘Rubella’ is hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for bringing evergreen structure and seasonal charm to shaded areas.

Growing conditions:

• Position: Partial to full shade

• Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil

• Aspect: Hardy across the UK; prefers sheltered locations

• Care: Mulch annually, water in dry spells, and lightly trim after flowering if required

Key features:

• Compact, rounded evergreen shrub

• Pale pink buds opening to creamy-white fragrant flowers in spring

• Female plants produce bright red berries in autumn/winter (with male nearby)

• Suitable for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or containers

• Height & Spread: 0.8–1m

Skimmia Japonica Rubella 5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery White Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.