A male evergreen shrub with narrow dark green leaves. Fragrant creamy white flowers from deep red buds in spring. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers April to May. Shaded site. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Skimmia japonica ‘Ruby King’
A male evergreen shrub with narrow dark green leaves. Fragrant creamy white flowers from deep red buds in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Skimmia |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | 'Ruby King' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mound-forming |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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