Skimmia Rubella Stell

An evergreen mound of skimmia rubella with its red buds in winter opening to fragrant white flowers in april and may will cheer up any garden.

Skimmia rubella stell. If a male plant is nearby for pollination female plants light up the landscape with bright red berries in fall and winter. How to grow skimmias cultivation. It is known for its leathery oblong somewhat fragrant. Skimmia japonica rubella is a compact male skimmia with reddish deep green leaves. Will thrive in full sun or semi shade. They will grow in. Definitely avoid planting in full sun which can cause the leaves to turn yellow.

Genus skimmia are compact evergreen shrubs with simple aromatic leaves and terminal panicles of small white or yellowish flowers followed on fertilised female plants by shiny red berries. Skimmia japonica nymans the same as rubella above but the flowers are not quite as prolific. Skimmia japonica fragrans the same as rubella above but the flower buds are a light pink green and the flowers are white and cream. Ideal low hedge or specimen. Other common names skimmia rubella. The evergreen foliage is punctuated by red buds through the winter with an explosion of potent fragrant white blossoms appearing by spring. Most have male and female flowers on separate plants.

Perfect for a neglected shady spot in. As its name indicates it is originally from japan and other parts of asia but also has a huge presence in landscapes in metro vancouver. They prefer neutral and acidic soils. How to grow skimmia. Useful foliage for flower arrangers. It s ideal for growing in an autumn or winter container display or using to fill gaps in the border. Green tinted bark and leathery green leaves provide a backdrop for the colorful blooms and berries.

Skimmia japonica rubella is a good choice for a male partner as it is the most attractive with lovely dark red flower buds in winter. Skimmia japonica rubella is a male clone bearing rosettes of glossy aromatic leaves. Skimmias prefer a position in shade and can even tolerate positions in deep shade. Height and spread 80cm each way. Skimmia japonica female requires the rubella to produce red chunky berries in autumn. Japanese skimmia welcomes spring with reddish pink buds which soon burst into masses of tiny creamy white summertime blooms. Dark red flower buds form in autumn and throughout winter until the flowers open in spring.

Japanese skimmia also known as skimmia japonica is a fantastic evergreen foundation shrub that offers multiple seasons of interest low care requirements and general durability. This trouble free shrub is tough and long lasting making it ideal for beginners and those with less experience in gardening. For best results grow skimmia japonica rubella in moist but well drained soil in partial. This compact slow.