Skimmia jap. 'Rubella' - LINERS 18 CEL TRAY P9 SIZE

Description
The Skimmia 'Rubella' (Skimmia japonica) is a bushy, compact small shrub that produces red flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from April to May. The Skimmia 'Rubella' also has leathery, 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 m and grows to around 1.5 m wide.

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

Bulletpoints
* 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 Skimmia 'Rubella' are dark green, lanceolate, leathery, alternate. They are about 6 - 15 cm in size.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Skimmia 'Rubella' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Skimmia 'Rubella' is a bushy and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1 m and is approx. 0.6 - 1.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 10 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Skimmia 'Rubella' 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 flowers of Skimmia 'Rubella' appear in panicles from April to May. They are strongly scented.

Fruit
Adheres for a very long time.

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

Root
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' is a shallow-rooting plant.