Skimmia reevesiana
Skimmia reevesiana
Skimmia reevesiana
Self-fertile Japanese Skimmia
The plant appears to be in excellent condition. We'll wait until spring to see if it's truly healthy.
Jean-Michel, 06/12/2025
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Description
The Skimmia reevesiana is an adorable small scented bush that structures and illuminates even the smallest spaces in shaded areas, thanks to its evergreen foliage that adorns itself with spectacular cherry-red fruiting.
Like boxwood, it is an essential architectural plant because its naturally rounded silhouette, compact habit, and small size (it does not exceed 1 metre (3 feet) in height) make it the ideal companion for small gardens, terraces, and other balconies (especially in pots) in the midst of which it provides a permanent decoration.
The skimmia reevesiana also forms a beautiful accent plant. It has dark green, simple, tough, and shiny foliage covered with pinkish-white flower buds exuding the scent of orange blossom in spring (April-May) and then with a myriad of red berries in autumn and winter.
For the best results, we recommend cultivating Skimmia Reevesiana in humus-rich soil, which receives some sun but is also partially shaded. If the soil is not acidic enough, you can add ericaceous soil to the planting hole to help the plant establish itself. Additionally, mulching the base with pine bark will provide extra nutrients. Remove any unnecessary branches that could unbalance it after the plant has flowered (usually in March or April).
We suggest pairing Skimmia Reevesiana with bamboo and lady's mantle plants to create an enchanting display. Bamboo will provide a transparent backdrop to help the red flowers and fruits of Skimmia Reevesiana stand out. Lady's mantle plants and parrot tulip bulbs are also great options for this display. Together, they will create a beautiful and subtle border for your garden.
Skimmia reevesiana in pictures
Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Skimmia
reevesiana
Rutaceae
Self-fertile Japanese Skimmia
West Asia
Planting and care
To ensure optimal growth, plant it in soil that is rich in humus and place it in a location that is slightly sunny or shaded. If the soil is too alkaline, you can acidify it by adding pine bark to the planting hole and cover the base with a bark mulch. After it has finished flowering (March-April), prune any unnecessary branches that could cause it to become unbalanced.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.