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Skimmia japonica 'Temptation'PBR (m/f) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Skimmia japonica 'Temptation'PBR (m/f)

Skimmia japonica 'Temptation'^PBR (m/f)

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Skimmia
Family: Rutaceae

About this plant

A compact, vigorous evergreen shrub to 70cm high, with elliptic, glossy green leaves that are aromatic when crushed. Clusters of very small white flowers open from deep red buds in spring, and go on to produce masses of shiny, vivid red berries. This cultivar is self-fertile, so does not need a companion plant to produce berries

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use

Pests

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

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years