Skimmia jap Reevesiana 5+

Skimmia japonica 'Reevesiana' is a beautiful, evergreen shrub that thrives in shaded or partially shaded gardens, making it an excellent choice for adding structure and year-round interest to your outdoor space. Known for its fragrant flowers, glossy green foliage, and red berries, this plant offers a touch of elegance and vibrancy throughout the seasons.

Key Features:

• Evergreen Foliage: The glossy, dark green leaves of Skimmia japonica 'Reevesiana' provide year-round interest, creating a lush backdrop in your garden or landscape.
• Fragrant Flowers: In late winter to early spring, this shrub produces small, fragrant white to creamy flowers that attract pollinators, including bees. These blooms are followed by clusters of bright red berries in the fall, adding colour even after the flowering period.
• Compact Growth: 'Reevesiana' is a compact variety, typically reaching around 2 to 3 feet in height and spread, making it ideal for smaller gardens, borders, or as a foundation plant.
• Hardy and Low Maintenance: This variety is exceptionally hardy and well-suited for colder climates, tolerating frost and snow. It's an easy-care plant that requires little attention once established.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Prefers partial to full shade, making it perfect for areas that don’t receive direct sunlight. It can tolerate some morning sun but should be protected from harsh afternoon rays.
• Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. It can tolerate some dryness once established, but regular watering is ideal during dry spells.
• Pruning: Light pruning after flowering can help maintain its shape and encourage denser growth, though it generally requires little trimming.
• Fertilising: Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser to support healthy growth and blooming.