Skimmia japonica 'Nymans'

Japanese skimmia (female)

• Position: partial to full shade
• Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: April to May
• Flower colour: white
• Other features: the flowers are followed by bright red berries as long as a male variety is planted close by
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  A spreading, evergreen shrub with white flowers in April and May and slightly aromatic, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. This award-winning shrub provides much-needed colour in the winter garden. Ideal for a shady shrub or mixed border, the flowers are followed by long lasting, bright red berries as long as a male variety is planted close by.
  
  
• Garden care: Lightly trim after flowering, if necessary. Add plenty of well-rotted compost when planting as may become chlorotic if planted on poor, dry soils.