Thompson & Morgan Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' 9cm Potted Plant x 3, Red

Elevate your garden with the enchanting Skimmia japonica 'Rubella,' a compact and evergreen shrub that offers a symphony of features for year-round delight. This popular choice for borders and patio containers ensures your garden remains vibrant and full of life, making it a versatile addition to any outdoor space. With glossy, aromatic leaves, this trouble-free shrub emits a delightful fragrance, enhancing the sensory experience of your garden. As winter sets in, red buds punctuate the evergreen foliage, building anticipation for the spring explosion of potent, fragrant white blossoms. Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' is a resilient and low-maintenance option, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. Thriving in neglected, shady spots, this shrub is a tough and long-lasting choice that brings beauty effortlessly to your garden. Supplied as 3x 9cm Potted Plants. Growing Instructions: Light: Thrives in dappled or fully shaded positions; avoid full sun to prevent yellowing of leaves. Temperature: Ideal for moderately fertile, rich, well-drained soil with a neutral to acidic pH. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; avoid waterlogged conditions. Feeding: Use a soil-based compost like John Innes No.3 mixed with ericaceous (acidic) compost. Humidity: Suitable for container growth; ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging. Images shown are for guidance only and illustrate the expected results of plants upon maturity. Variances may occur due to different growing conditions. Illustrations of supply may vary due to seasonality changes (e.g., deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied. Features: Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' offers all-year-round interest with its evergreen foliage, ensuring a vibrant and lively garden presence The shrub's glossy leaves emit a delightful fragrance, adding a sensory element to your outdoor space Ideal for borders and patio containers, this compact shrub is a versatile choice, bringing colour and beauty to various garden settings Red buds punctuate the evergreen foliage in winter, followed by a burst of potent, fragrant white blossoms in spring, creating a visually striking display A tough and long-lasting plant, Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' is perfect for beginners and those with less gardening experience, thriving even in neglected, shady spots Specifications: Colour: Red Model Number: KA9938