Skimmia jap. Rubella C35

<h2>Skimmia jap. Rubella C35</h2> <p>Skimmia japonica Rubella is a compact, slow-growing evergreen valued for its glossy green foliage and long-lasting deep red flower buds through autumn and winter, which open to scented white spring flowers. Best in partial to full shade and in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile neutral to acid (ericaceous) soil; avoid chalky conditions. Forms a neat mound to around 1m, ideal for containers or shaded borders and for reliable winter interest; Rubella is a male selection and does not produce berries, though it can pollinate female skimmias nearby.</p> <strong>Position:</strong> <span>Partial shade to full shade</span> <strong>Rate of Growth:</strong> <span>Slow</span> <strong>Soil:</strong> <span>Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to acid (ericaceous); avoid chalk</span> <strong>Hardiness:</strong> <span>Fully hardy (H5)</span> <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>Feb</strong> <strong>Mar