Skimmia japonica 'Bowles's Dwarf Female' (f)

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained humus-rich soil in shade. Full sun may be tolerated when planted in damp soil. Also tolerant of atmospheric pollution and neglect. May become chlorotic if over-exposed to sun or on poor dry soil

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

May be susceptible to scale insects

Generally disease-free