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SKIMMIA japonica 'Kew White'
Slow growing female form with creamy-white berries
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - oval to inversely lance-shaped dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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White -
Height - 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - dome-shaped to erect creeping shrub. Produces dense panicles of white flowers 6mm (¼in) across.
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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) -
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Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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Good to know - requires male form such as 'Rubella' for berries -
Pests & Diseases - scale insects -
Place of origin - garden origin -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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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 -
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Scented foliage - slightly aromatic
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile.
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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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