Skimmia

A dome-shaped, evergreen shrub with narrow, tapered dark green leaves which are slightly aromatic. In mid- to late spring, fragrant white flowers, sometimes tinged pink or red, open from red buds on dense panicles. In autumn, bright red berries are produce, often lasting well in to winter. A good shrub for the a pot on the patio or in the garden border.Position: lightly dappled or deep shadeSoil: moist, fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: pure white, often pink or red tingedOther features: good shrub for a dark spot in the gardenHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: When planting incorporate plenty of well-rotted organic matter in to the planting hole. Light or no pruning is required, but can be trimmed lightly after flowering to maintain the symmetry of the shrubGoes well with: Sarcococca confusa, Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin', Gaultheria mucronnata 'Red', Hedera helix 'Parsley Crested', Leucothoe walteri 'Rainbow', Lonicera fragrantissima
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