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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Plant Height: 3 - 4 feet
Plant Spread: 2 - 3 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Toxicity: Fruit is poisonous
Propagation: Other methods: Other: Semi hardwood cuttings
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Awards and Recognitions: Other: RHS Plants for Pollinators

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Common names
  • Skimmia

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Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2022-12-10

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