Pot Grown Skimmia 'Rubella'
(Skimmia japonica 'Rubella)

We've dedicated time and care into growing your pot grown plant, so it arrives looking wonderfully new and healthy.̴Ì?

The Skimmia Shrub‰ۡó»s rich, dark-green leaves attractively contrast against the clusters of tiny, red buds throughout Winter. In Springtime, these buds then nicely bloom into tonnes of delicate, ivory flowers that have vivid pink-red stems. It is the ideal hedging choice when it comes to wanting low, formal hedging, or informal garden borders.

Ensure you plant your well when it is first planted, as well as during the first year of growth- after this, it will only need watering during long periods of dry weather. Your Skimmia Shrub would also love a mulch and feed during Spring, as to maintain a healthy condition.

The Skimmia japonica ‰ۡÌÝÌáRubella‰ۡó» is amazingly low maintenance, and thrives best in moist, but well-drained, soil and when placed in partial shade- though it can also grow well in full shade, too. It is a little sensitive to light, however, so ensure you keep it out of full sun where possible (as it can cause the leaves to turn a yellowy colour).

• Growth height: Average (20-40cm per year)
• Ideal height: 1.2m-1.5m Medium
• Soil Type: Normal
• Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
• Aspect: Semi-shade, Sun
• Evergreen foliage? Yes

As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep the plant well-watered, and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.

The Skimmia japonica ‰ۡÌÝÌáRubella‰ۡó» is amazingly low maintenance, and thrives best in moist, but well-drained, soil and when placed in partial shade- though it can also grow well in full shade, too. It is a little sensitive to light, however, so ensure you keep it out of full sun where possible (as it can cause the leaves to turn a yellowy colour).

1. Prepare the soil by mixing in some compost. Dig the hole- this will have to be about twice the width of the root system, but the same depth.
2. Remove the plant from its pot by placing one hand on the base of the plant, and the other at the bottom of the pot. Wriggle the pot away gently.
3. Untangle the roots a little as they may be clumped together.
4. Place the plant into the hole, ensuring the base of the stem is level with the surface of the soil. Follow this with backfilling the hole with your soil mix, and patting down lightly to secure.
5. When you're done, thoroughly water the plant. Ensure your regularly water throughout its first year, as the plant needs plenty to be able to settle down, recover, and establish.