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Skimmia japonica

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Skimmia japonica is a handsome, evergreen shrub. It features mid-sized, glossy, dark green leaves held on a densely off short stems. The foliage is adorned through spring with clusters of small and showy, red-pink buds that open to reveal fragrant, cream-white, star-shaped flowers. It grows with a rounded shape to about 1.3 m tall and the same wide. Skimmia japonica is commonly included in a mixed planting, grown in a container, planted around the barbecue area, or grown as an informal hedge.

Skimmia japonica plant with green foliage and white flowers.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.30 m
Spread:1.30 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asSkimmia Plant, Skimmia Japonica, Japanese Skimmia, Skimmia jap, Skimmia Shrub, Japanese Skimmia For Sale, Male Skimmia

Skimmia japonica Details

Skimmia japonica is a handsome, evergreen shrub. It features mid-sized, glossy, dark green leaves held on a densely off short stems. The foliage is adorned through spring with clusters of small and showy, red-pink buds that open to reveal fragrant, cream-white, star-shaped flowers. It grows with a rounded shape to about 1.3 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site that does not dry out. It will tolerate moderate frost though should be protected while it establishes. Skimmia japonica is commonly included in a mixed planting, grown in a container, planted around the barbecue area, or grown as an informal hedge.

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