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I don't need to buy again but it was a good purchase.
4
See above - fine now but slow to start.
liz
Kent, Romney Marsh
Skimmia × confusa 'Kew Green' (male)
skimmia (male)
2 litre pot
£16.99
£13.59
in stock
- Position: partial to full shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: March to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A compact, dome-shaped, or taller evergreen shrub (it can be quite variable), with dense clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers, which open over several weeks in late winter and spring. This award-winning shrub is perfect for illuminating a shady shrub border or woodland garden. Requiring little routine pruning, it's useful for 'anchoring' taller, upright plants and pollinating female skimmias planted close by. - Garden care: Lightly trim after flowering, if necessary. To improve the moisture retention qualities of the soil add plenty of well-rotted compost when planting.
Eventual height & spread
Goes well with
Ceanothus Skylark
£19.99Beautiful, healthy plant
5
An attractive, evergreen shrub with white flowers. Tolerates light shade and is hardy. It was perfect for a difficult spot in my garden. It arrived in an excellent state, well packaged, and is thriving. It is a less common skimmia, so quite unusual.
jennikew
West London
Yes
5
Evergreen
Cloud nine
Buckinghamsire
Lovely condition
5
I bought this plant in the Crocus sale and was expecting something less than in peak condition. Well I was wrong. This plant arrived and was in tip top form, healthy and strong and bursting with potential . It has been in for 6 months and is now covered with buds as we head through autumn. I cannot wait to see it in full flower. It is doing exactly what it said on 'the tin'!
Waybug
Devon
Beautiful
5
Beautiful plant
Doobydoo
London
Great quality plants
5
I wanted attractive easy evergreens for a semi shaded walkway that would thrive in large pots . I like skimmia but am not a fan of bright red berries so this variety with creamy green berries is perfect . Over a year on they are all thriving .
Potty lady
London
I would buy this plant again
5
Arrived a very healthy plant and packed excellently
keen gardener
North Devon
Good all-rounder
5
My plant must now be six years old. It is at the front of the border, not overly large, about 3ft. It requires little, if no attention. As an evergreen it looks great throughout the year, but come the Spring, 'Wow' the fragrance is lovely and it positively hums with insects. So many people have asked what it is called . . .
NftWoT
Portsmouth
Nice healthy plant
5
This came to me already at a good size and has grown a lot since I planted it in my garden. It seems to be happy in its shady spot on heavy clay soil - as the Crocus plant finder said it would be!
Rosie
Oxford
Skimmiaxconfusa'Kew Green'(male)
4.9
9
100.0
- I'm thinking about buying a Skimmia x confusa 'Kew Green' (male) and a Skimmia japonica 'Pabella' (female). How far apart can they be planted and still cross pollinate?
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Amherst
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Hello there There isn't a hard and fast rule as cross pollination will depend on the wind, birds and bees in the garden, but I would plant them within about 5m of each other. Hope this helps.
- Does Skimmia x confusa Kew Green require an acid soil to thrive?
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Lotus Lily
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Hello, These plants do not require acidic conditions and will grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
Helen
- Help with plants for N/East facing garden Hi, I have a little problem choosing some plants....... I really like the look and size of the 'Shady Pink' pre-designed corner planting plan, but our problem is that we have a north east facing garden, so we get no sun at all in the winter, and direct sun for only half a day on either side of the garden during the summer. Would this planting plan be suitable for that level of shade? We are actually are buying plants for the entire garden, so we'd need about 6 new shrubs, and maybe a small tree (we were thinking about the Prunus Amanogawa). Could you please help us with a few shrubs that would do well in these conditions? For perennials, we have been recommended; - Geranium Johnson's Blue, Kniphofia, Crocosmia, and Helleborus foetidus. Are these suitable? Many many thanks! Regards, Josee
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Josee Mallet
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Hello Josee, It is always difficult to give a definitive answer to the shade issue, but looking at the Shady Pink border, the most shade tolerant plants include Anemone hupehensis Hadspen Abundance, Thalictrum aquilegiifolium and Dryopteris erythrosora. If you click on the following link it will take you to all our shade-loving shrubs http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/plcid.1/vid.11/ and for the shade -loving perennials http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/perennials/plcid.2/vid.11/ Of the plants you have listed, the Prunus, Helleborus foetidus, Kniphofia and Crocosmia will be OK as long as there is more sun than shade. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
Crocus Helpdesk
- Plants for an difficult area HELP, please...... I have moved into one of those places where the front garden is just paving blocks (I do need to use it as I have no garage). I have managed to put in a curved triangular bed which is about 5 foot either side - I could increase this by another foot if it helps. The site is extremely windy, catches the frosts and only gets the sun in the late afternoon. Also rain runs down into this area. I am looking for ideas on what to plant......should I go for several small plants, or one specimen plant? Nothing can get taller than around 3 - 4 foot. I also plan to put some spring bulbs in, but I don't want to give myself too much work as I am a pensioner and on my own, and already have a reasonable sized back garden to cope with. Is this impossible or can you help me? Many thanks Sue
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Susan Chipchase
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Hello Sue, This does sound like a pretty inhospitable situation, so you will need some tough plants - here are your best options. Cotoneaster horiontalis http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/cotoneaster-horizontalis-/classid.1028/ Cotoneaster dammeri http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/cotoneaster-dammeri-/classid.1021/ Sarcococca confusa http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.sarcococca/ Viburnum davidii http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/viburnum-davidii-/classid.8067/ Aucuba (which can be cut back hard when necessary) http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.aucuba/ Skimmia http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.skimmia/ I hope this gives you a few ideas. Helen Plant Doctor
Crocus Helpdesk
- Can I use Berberis thunbergii f. 'Atropurpurea Nana' as an alternative to Box balls? Good afternoon I have a client who wants to replace some Buxus balls in pots either side of an entrance door which have died. I am considering suggesting Berberis thunbergii f. 'Atropurpurea Nana' as an alternative (in v. large pots) and would be interested in your views and any other suggestions. The site is partially shady and the plants will not get watered often. Ideally I would be looking for specimen size plants, ideally shaped like balls. Do you have any in specimen sizes and at what price? Thank you Regards Stuart
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Part Timer
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Hello Stuart, I'm afraid all plants will need to be kept well watered, especially when they are newly planted, or are confined to a pot. The Berberis (like the box) is certainly one of the tougher plants, but it is deciduous, so won't look great in winter. Alternatively, you could opt for any of the following, but we only sell the smaller sizes listed on the site. Sarcococca confusa http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/sarcococca-confusa-/classid.4367/ Skimmia http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.skimmia/ Viburnum davidii http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/viburnum-davidii-/classid.8067/ I hope this gives you a few ideas. Helen Plant Doctor
Crocus Helpdesk
- Male and Female Skimmias Dear Crocus, Does Skimmia japonica 'Nymans' need a male Skimmia japonica to have flowers and berries, or will Skimmia x confusa 'KewGreen' do the job? Thank you. Marie
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M-P Detraz
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Hello, I knew about the male/female bit but I was wondering whether the fact that one is a japonica, and the other a confusa might be a problem. Glad to hear it's not the case. Thanks
M-P Detraz
Hello There, Skimmia japonica Nymans is a female, so although it will flower, it needs a male nearby to cross pollinate the flowers for it to produce berries. Skimmia x confusa 'Kew Green' is a male, so you can use this one to do this if you like. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
Crocus Helpdesk
- Low maintenance exterior plants for office lightwell Hello Plant Doctor, Please advise on which evergreen plants would be suitable for a shady lightwell in my new office. Many Thanks, Colin
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COLIN WATSON
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Hello Colin, If you click on the following link it will take you to a selection of evergreen shrubs that can tolerate low light levels. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/plcid.1/vid.11/vid.228/ I hope this gives you a few ideas. Helen Plant Doctor
Crocus Helpdesk
- What can I plant by my front door? Hi, I need some help finding a plant to put outside my front door. I have no idea what would be best. The door is north facing and pretty shady. Ideally I would like something evergreen or flowering. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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Aftab - Tabassum Shah
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Hello There, There are a few plants which I think would be suitable - here are some of my favourites Sarcococca confusa http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/sarcococca-hookeriana-var.-digyna/classid.4367/ Skimmia http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.skimmia/ and Viburnum tinus http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.viburnum-tinus/
Crocus Helpdesk
- Shrub orsmall bush for a dark lightwell? Hello We have recently dug out a basement which now leaves us with two lightwells - a big one at the front of the house in which two tree ferns are flourishing and another smaller, darker lightwell at the back of the basement in which a black bamboo is in the slow process of dying. Any ideas for this one? The area is about four foot square and about 10 feet below ground level. It and gets no direct sunshine. Many thanks, Jackie
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Jackie Offenbach
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Hello Jackie, A reasonable amount of light is one of the basic requirements for a happy and healthy plant, so it sounds as if you may have a struggle on your hands. The following shrubs are some of the best for growing in low light levels, so perhaps one of these might survive. Aucuba http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.aucuba/ Skimmia http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.skimmia/ Sarcococca http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.sarcococca/
Crocus Helpdesk
- What plants for a neglected patch? Hello, We are trying to improve a rather nasty mud patch in our garden. It is in the shade and the soil is very, very dry - we have had to use a pick axe to turn it over. My question is what types of plants would be suitable for this terrain? Kind Regards, Mark
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Mark Siddle
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Hello Mark, All plants will need a degree of comfort, so the best thing to do would be to improve the soil by digging in as much organic matter as you can. Once you have done this you can plant tough, low maintenance things like Ajuga, Alchemilla mollia, Aucuba japonica, Berberis, Bergenia, Euonymus fortunei, Lamium, Sarcococca, Skimmia, Viburnum davidii or Vincas. It will be very important though that these are kept really well watered for at least the first year until they have had a chance to become established. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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