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SKIMMIA japonica 'Rubella'
(Male) - red buds opening white. Foliage also reddish
Further Reading....
SKIMMIA japonica 'Rubella'
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
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Evergreen
Leaves to 10cm (4in) long with red margins -
White
Red buds opening white -
Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrub Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Hardy - cold winter Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full shade -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features
Good to know - compact male clone to plant with your females. Attractive to insects. -
Pests & Diseases
scale insects -
Place of origin
China, Japan, eastern Asia -
Hardiness
Fully hardy -
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above -
Leaf shape
Oblanceolate see photos above -
Obovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
RHS group 8 -
Scented Plants
Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest
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Spring
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile -
Wildlife
Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Skimmia - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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