Skimmia reevesiana - 2.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Skimmia (Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana) is a bushy, broad small shrub that produces light pink-coloured flowers. They appear from April to May. The Skimmia also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Skimmia fortunei, Skimmia reevesiana.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * suitable for containers * deer resistant

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Skimmia are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
China to Taiwan.

Frost hardiness
The Skimmia has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Skimmia is a bushy and broad-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1 m and is approx. 0.6 - 1 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana 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).

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 light pink flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Tub, cut, solitary, cottage garden