Skimmia are brilliant shrubs for winter interest in the tight buds that open in spring to reveal scented flowers.
The tight buds are held in panicles above the evergreen foliage and are a delight in the winter but all is yet to be revealed in the spring when the buds open to reveal lots of white scented flowers. They require an ericaceous soil and a good feed after flowering to keep in tip top health.
Ideal for borders and in containers. You will need a male and female plant to get the berries.
Fragrans is free flowering with a domed habit. Flowers are white and reminiscent of Lily of the Valley. MALE
Nymans is free flowering with lance-shaped leaves. FEMALE
Rubella is probably the best known of the Skimmia options. Red buds in winter open to pink-white scented flowers. MALE
Veitchii is a vigorous upright Skimmia with fragrant white flower. Bright red berries. FEMALE
Wakehurst White Small white flowers are followed by white berries. FEMALE
Kew Green has aromatic foliage and a dome shaped habit. Fragrant white flowers in spring. MALE
