Skimmia jap. 'Rubella' - 1.5 Ltr pot

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

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * easy to care for * urban climate resistant, shade tolerant, deer resistant

Growth habit
Skimmia 'Rubella' is bushy and compact in habit. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' 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 red flowers appear in panicles from April to May. They are strongly scented.

fruit
Sticks for a very long time.

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

Root
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' is a shallow-rooting plant.