Skimmia Rubella
Japanese Skimmia
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Common Name: Japanese Skimmia (Male)
Latin Name: Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'
Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Eventual height/spread: 1.5m/1.5m
Special features: Bright red flower buds that cover the shrub during the winter months.
The 'Rubella' is a compact, bushy evergreen shrub which is the perfect choice for adding year-round colour to your garden. In winter, panicles of bright red flower buds appear and these remain closed until spring, when they open to reveal fragrant white flowers. The lightly scented flowers carry a sweet fragrance and this plant is therefore a great choice for planting near a path or seating area, so that the fragrance can be enjoyed.