Skimmia jap. 'Redruth' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
From August onwards, these produce red, round fruits that keep for a very long time. They exude a strong fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Skimmia fragrans, Skimmia oblata.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornament * Cut flower * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, shade-tolerant, deer-resistant

Growth habit
Skimmia 'Red Diamond' is bushy and compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

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

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

Tasks
- 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.

Care
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.

Flower
The white flowers appear in panicles in May. They are strongly scented.

fruit
The red, round fruits of Skimmia japonica 'Red Diamond' are particularly decorative. These appear from August. Adhere for a very long time.

Use
Container, cutting, solitary, cottage garden, bird feeder

Root
Skimmia japonica 'Red Diamond' is a shallow-rooting plant.