Skimmia or Rutaceae are evergreen shrubs, ideal for planting in a border or woodland garden. They bear small star-shaped flowers in spring, some of...
View full detailsSkimmia or Rutaceae are evergreen shrubs, ideal for planting in a border or woodland garden. They bear small star-shaped flowers in spring, some of...
View full detailsSkimmia japonica 'Rubella' is a popular evergreen shrub prized for its deep red flower buds, aromatic foliage, and striking white blossoms in sprin...
View full detailsSkimmia or Rutaceae are evergreen shrubs, ideal for planting in a border or woodland garden. They bear small star-shaped flowers in spring, some of...
View full detailsSkimmia or Rutaceae are evergreen shrubs, ideal for planting in a border or woodland garden. They bear small star-shaped flowers in spring, some of...
View full detailsSkimmia or Rutaceae are evergreen shrubs, ideal for planting in a border or woodland garden. They bear small star-shaped flowers in spring, some of...
View full detailsSkimmia or Rutaceae are evergreen shrubs, ideal for planting in a border or woodland garden. They bear small star-shaped flowers in spring, some of...
View full detailsThese are fantastic, evergreen shrubs, that offer all year-round interest. There are male and female varieties.
The male has glossy dark green foliage, they hold deep coloured flower buds all winter that open to delicate flowers for spring. Whilst the female varieties do this, they also have a bright juicy red berry that sometimes does no look real.
You do need one male to pollinate a group of female skimmias.
Male Varieties such as Kew Green / Fragrans / Rubella.
Female Varieties such as Nymans / Veitchii.
Self-fertile varieties such as Reevesiana / Veitchii
Perfect for mixed flower borders and pots.
Skimmia require moist fertile acidic soil – if you don’t add a bag of ericaceous compost. They prefer full shade or partial shade but can tolerate full sun.
They need a general-purpose acidic fertiliser and this is to be added in spring,
