Skimmia
In stock
- Glossy foliage, cheery red winter buds and pretty flowers in spring
- Next or named delivery just £6
- Delivered gift wrapped and boxed with a handwritten greeting card
We have some lovely Skimmia back in stock for the new season, with lush dark green glossy foliage and masses of red flower buds already forming. These are a wonderful gift option for a gardener, who enjoys having something evergreen in the garden to bring life when everything else has passed its best. The jolly red flower bud last for months and will eventually open into pretty white flowers in the spring. New pictures coming soon.
Great gifts for autumn or winter birthdays, add a card message and pot and choose your delivery date on the order form.
Ordering for Christmas, choose a festive pot and Christmas card from the drop down menu and choose your preferred delivery date on the order form.
5/ 5
2 reviews
My parents loved this gift, perfect with it's year-round colour.
Plant was a present for a friend - who was really pleased with it. Plant in good condition - and hopefully will last for a long time. A+++++
These instructions are sent with the plant gift
Skimmias are valued for their neat evergreen foliage and winter colour. Happiest in a shaded area of the garden, these low maintenance shrubs develop clusters of bright red flower buds in the autumn which then open to small, white flowers in the spring.
Skimmias are hardy outdoor plants that like woodland conditions – deep fertile soil and a bit of shade. However, if you don’t want to plant it out straight away, your Skimmia can also be kept in a container on a patio.
If keeping in a container, your plant will need more regular watering to ensure it doesn’t get too dry, the compost should feel moist to the touch. If planting out, keep your plant well-watered during dry spells in spring and summer for the first couple of years, until its roots are well-established. Once established, Skimmia are fairly drought-tolerant and shouldn’t need regular watering.
Your Skimmia will not require much pruning as these plants have a naturally tidy and compact growing habit. If necessary, lightly prune after flowering to maintain your plant’s shape.
Problem solving:
If your plant is struggling the leaves may become pale and yellowish. This is a sign of poor, dry soil, or too much sun, so move it to a more shaded place and mulch with a top dressing of compost.
