Skimmia japonica 'Duo' – white-red – 2 plants, Ø11 cm, 25 cm high

This set contains 2 Skimmia japonica 'Duo' plants, in white and red. The plants are in Ø11 cm nursery pots and are approximately 25 cm tall. Skimmia is a compact, evergreen shrub that adorns the garden in autumn and winter with buds or berries and produces fragrant flowers in spring. It is hardy, so it can remain outside all year round.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Skimmia japonica 'Duo'
• Also known as: skimmia
• Quantity: 2 plants
• Pot size: Ø11 cm
• Height at delivery: approx. 25 cm
• Flower colour: white and red
• Flowering period: March–May
• Position: partial shade to shade
• Hardy: yes
• Foliage: evergreen
• Watering: water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil moist during the first year; thereafter, water only during dry periods
• Looks beautiful in: a pot on a balcony or patio

Care

Prune lightly into shape after flowering. A shrub that is trimmed slightly each year remains compact and branches beautifully. Does it need feeding? See our tips on plant feeding.