Skimmia Japonica Pabella 5 Litre Pot

Skimmia japonica ‘Pabella’

Compact, evergreen, and elegant, Skimmia japonica ‘Pabella’ is a charming shrub for shaded gardens. Its glossy dark green foliage provides year-round structure, while spring brings delicate creamy-white flower clusters, creating subtle fragrance and attracting pollinators.

Female plants produce bright red berries in autumn and winter when a male plant is nearby, adding seasonal colour and visual interest. Perfect for borders, woodland gardens, or container planting, ‘Pabella’ is hardy, low-maintenance, and ideal for creating evergreen structure in darker garden corners.

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

• 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 Pabella 5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth 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.