Skimmia
A compact, dome-shaped, evergreen shrub with den
| A compact, dome-shaped, evergreen shrub with dense clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in April and May and aromatic, pointed, mid-green leaves. This award-winning shrub is perfect for illuminating a shady shrub border or woodland garden. Requiring little routine pruning, it`s useful for `anchoring` taller, upright plants and pollinating female skimmias planted close by.Position: partial to full shadeSoil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to May Flower colour: creamy-whiteOther features: male plantHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Lightly trim after flowering, if necessary. To improve the moisture retention qualities of the soil add plenty of well-rotted compost when plantingGoes well with: Buxus sempervirens (box pyramid), Hedera hibernica `Sagittifolia`, Ligustrum delavayanum `Cone`, Laurus nobilis (bay standard), Sarcococca confusa, Helleborus orientalis |
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