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SKIMMIA japonica 'Magic Marlot'
Cream and green variegated leaves. White flowers opening from/pink/red buds.
£16.50
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Good to know
Male. No berries but scented flowers. Attractive to insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenCream-margined, silvery green leaves
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BorderSuitable for a mixed border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Obovate
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Compact shrub. Clusters of cream flower buds appear in winter changing to red before opening in spring
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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.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full shade
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Partial shade
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
45cm (18in)
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