Skimmia jap. 'Olympic Flame' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Skimmie 'Olympic Flame' (Skimmia japonica) is a bushy, compact small shrub with decorative, red, round fruits that stay on for a very long time. These exude a strong fragrance. In May, it produces red-pink coloured flowers arranged in panicles. The Skimmie 'Olympic Flame' also has shiny, leathery, broadly lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Skimmia fragrans, Skimmia oblata, Skimmia japonica 'Olympic Fire'.

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 Skimmie 'Olympic Flame' are dark green, broadly lanceolate, glossy, leathery and alternate. They are about 8 - 12 cm tall.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Skimmie 'Olympic Flame' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Skimmie 'Olympic Flame' is a bushy and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.2 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Skimmia japonica 'Olympic Flame' thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant soil.

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

Planting partner
The Skimmie 'Olympic Flame' 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 red-pink flowers of the Skimmie 'Olympic Flame' appear in panicles in May. These are strongly scented.

Fruit
The red, round fruits of Skimmia japonica 'Olympic Flame' are particularly decorative. These appear from August. Sticks for a very long time.

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

Root
Skimmia japonica 'Olympic Flame' is a shallow-rooting plant.