Skimmia japonica

Japan.

Skimmia is a bushy and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1.8 m and is approx. 0.8 - 2.5 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 20 cm per year.

The evergreen leaves of the Skimmia are dark green, lanceolate, leathery and alternate. They are about 8 - 12 cm tall.

The white flowers of Skimmia appear in panicles in May. These are strongly scented.

The red, round fruits of Skimmia japonica are particularly decorative. These appear from August. Keep for a very long time.

Skimmia japonica is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

The Skimmia has good frost hardiness.

Skimmia japonica thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.
Commercially available container plant soil.

Tub, cut, solitary, cottage garden, bird food plant

The plant has a medium water requirement.

A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

The Skimmia sets beautiful accents together with:
Japanese azalea, Vaccinium.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Mulching: In the period from March to April
- Fertilise: In the period from mid-March to August
- Watering: In the period from May to September
- Pruning: June.