Himalayan skimmia

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil, in light to full shade; prefers acidic to neutral soils but will tolerate alkaline soils where there is plenty of humus. Plants may become chlorotic on poor, dry soil or in too much sun. These plants produce female flowers, plant alongside male plants to ensure pollination and berries

Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 8 (evergreens) if necessary

Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

May be susceptible to scale insects, and to vine weevil when grown in containers

May be susceptible to Phytophthora