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Skimmia japonica Kew Green

Skimmia japonica Kew Green
Japanese Skimmia

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Quickly received, beautiful plant. Very pleased with my order. Can't wait to see it bloom!

Carine, 22/05/2020

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The Skimmia japonica 'Kew Green' is a beautiful small bush, very compact, with highly scented flowers.
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to April, September to October
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Description

The Skimmia japonica 'Kew Green' is a beautiful small bush, very compact, with highly fragrant flowers.

The skimmia japonica 'Kew Green' is an evergreen bush. Its foliage is dark green, shiny and dense resembling bay leaves. Its habit is rounded, compact and very sturdy, it won't exceed 50cm (20in) to 1 meter. Its flowering appears in April-May in the form of small white flowers, which in bud form are green. The flowers are highly fragrant.

This bush doesn't like drought and isn't picky about the type of soil, but it should be placed sheltered from drafts.

To be paired with cyclamen, bergenias or erysimums, for stunning mixtures of flowers and foliage.

Skimmia japonica Kew Green in pictures

Skimmia japonica Kew Green (Flowering) Flowering
Skimmia japonica Kew Green (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour green
Flowering time April to May
Fragrance Fragrant
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Skimmia

Species

japonica

Cultivar

Kew Green

Family

Rutaceae

Other common names

Japanese Skimmia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Skimmia japonica 'Kew Green' can be planted in all types of soil, but in a location sheltered from cold drafts. It adapts well to being potted. Skimmia does not tolerate drought well. Its growth is rather slow, pruning is not necessary, but it can be done in spring after flowering.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to April, September to October

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained soil

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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