Skimmia jap. 'Kew White' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
From August onwards, these produce white, round fruits that stay on for a very long time. They exude a strong fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Skimmia fragrans, Skimmia oblata.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornament * Cut flower * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, shade-tolerant, deer-resistant

Growth habit
Skimmie 'Kew White' is bushy and broad in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April - Fertilise: In the period from mid-March to August - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: June.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers appear in panicles from April to May. They are strongly scented.

fruit
The white, round fruits of Skimmia japonica 'Kew White' are particularly decorative. These appear from August. Adhere for a very long time.

Use
Container, cutting, solitary, cottage garden, bird feeder

Root
Skimmia japonica 'Kew White' is a shallow-rooting plant.