Shrubs and roses
Skimmia ‘Rubella’
Skimmia japonica
Red buds from November right through winter, opening white in April. A good evergreen for a shaded pot by the door.
€12 In stock this week
At a glance
- Shade
- Keep the soil moist
- Grows to 90cm, spreads 90cm
- Red buds all winter, opens April
- Plant at the front of a border
From our experts
How to grow it.
- Water deeply once a week through the first summer.
- Mulch in spring, keeping the mulch clear of the stem.
- Prune at the right time for the variety; ask us if you are unsure.
Advice is free. Ask us in store, or ring 0404 46580
- Pay on collection Reserve online and pay when you collect.
- Held for you We keep it under your name until you come in for it.
- Advice from our team Over twenty years of horticulture behind every answer.
Companion plants
Plant it with.
These grow well alongside it. We would also suggest snowdrop and hellebore; ask us if you do not see them in stock.
One of each, €20
reserved together under your name.
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