[65] Skimmia Rubella In Pot Kostenlos
Other common names skimmia rubella.
[78] Skimmia Rubella In Pot Download. Plant of the week. Skimmia japonica nymans the same as rubella above but the flowers are not quite as prolific. Skimmia is only offered with coloured buds in november.
This is a female variety though and will produce red berries in autumn if fertilised. Both the skimmia and the heuchera will be happy planted out into a shady spot in the garden in spring. Most have male and female flowers on separate plants.
Genus skimmia are compact evergreen shrubs with simple aromatic leaves and terminal panicles of small white or yellowish flowers followed on fertilised female plants by shiny red berries. As a slow growing plant skimmia shrubs are ideal container plants. Dark red flower buds form in autumn and throughout winter until the flowers open in spring.
Japanese skimmia welcomes spring with reddish pink buds which soon burst into masses of tiny creamy white summertime blooms. View our skimmia product list. It s ideal for growing in an autumn or winter container display or using to fill gaps in the border.
Create a winter pot display of skimmia heuchera and cyclamen with expert gardening advice from bbc gardeners world magazine. If you have any questions about growing skimmia please give us a call during business hours at 604 882 1201. Skimmia heuchera and cyclamen pot display.
Skimmia is at its best in semi shady woodland gardens. This is a classic plant for a winter pot arrangement. Skimmia japonica rubella is a compact male skimmia with reddish deep green leaves.
Depending on the variety will depend on whether you have got a male or female variety for example skimmia rubella is a male variety and skimmia japonica nymans is a female variety and produces red berries. Definitely avoid planting in full sun which can cause the leaves to turn yellow. Check the balance between pot size the number of stems per pot the shape of the plant and the number of buds on the plant.
These buds will have formed in august and will retain their marvellous colour until they flower in april. Read on to learn more about this interesting plant. Skimmia japonica fragrans the same as rubella above but the flower buds are a light pink green and the flowers are white and cream.
It is relatively deer resistant and the berries are highly attractive to hungry songbirds. How to grow skimmias cultivation. Skimmias prefer a position in shade and can even tolerate positions in deep shade.
This plant is also male. Just remember to keep the soil acidic moist but well drained and site the pot out of the direct sun.