Skimmia jap. 'Kew White' - 40-50 CM C25

Description
The Skimmie 'Kew White' (Skimmia japonica) is a bushy, broad small shrub with decorative, white, round fruits that stay on for a very long time. These exude a strong fragrance. It produces white flowers arranged in panicles from April to May. The Skimmie 'Kew White' also has leathery, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a semi-shady location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres.

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

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

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Skimmie 'Kew White' are dark green, lanceolate, leathery and alternate. They are about 8 - 12 cm tall.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Skimmie 'Kew White' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Skimmie 'Kew White' is a bushy and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1.2 m. As a rule, it grows 8 - 10 cm per year.

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).

Planting partner
The Skimmie 'Kew White' sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese azalea, Vaccinium.

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 of the Skimmie 'Kew White' appear in panicles from April to May. These are strongly scented.

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

Use
Tub, cut, solitary, cottage garden, bird food plant

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