{"title":"Skimmia Plants for Winter Pots and Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSkimmia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e is the classic winter pot shrub: a compact evergreen with glossy leaves and tight clusters of flower buds that colour up in autumn, hold all winter and open into scented white flowers in spring. Choose 'Rubella' for deep red buds, 'Finchy' for paler buds, or a duo of both, from 10.5cm pots for window boxes up to 60cm plants in 19cm pots for doorsteps. Free tracked delivery to 25 EU countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--pg-more--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich skimmia should I choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pg-tablewrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/skimmia-japonica-rubella-evergreen-shrub-19cm-pot-60cm\"\u003e'Rubella'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle plants and pairs in 19cm pots (about 60cm); packs of 2 and 3 in 15cm pots (about 30cm); packs of 3 in 10.5cm pots (20–25cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep red winter buds, the classic Christmas pot plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/skimmia-japonica-finchy-evergreen-shrub-19cm-pot-60cm\"\u003e'Finchy'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle plants and pairs in 19cm pots; packs of 2 and 3 in 15cm pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaler buds and a softer look in shady pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2x-skimmia-japonica-rubella-and-finchy-duo-19cm-pot-60cm\"\u003e'Rubella' and 'Finchy' duo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePairs in 19cm or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2x-skimmia-japonica-rubella-and-finchy-duo-15cm-pot-30cm\"\u003e15cm pots\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA contrasting pair either side of a front door\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDo these skimmias have berries?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 'Rubella' and 'Finchy' are male plants, grown for their winter buds and spring scent, so they do not produce berries. For red berries, pair them with Gaultheria 'Big Berry' or firethorn from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/festive-foliage-and-berries\"\u003efestive red buds and berries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkimmias like part shade or shade, shelter from hot afternoon sun and drying winds, and moist, well-drained, lime-free soil. In pots, use ericaceous (lime-free) compost and a container with drainage holes, water with rainwater where you can, and keep the compost moist but never waterlogged. Yellowing leaves usually mean too much sun or limy compost. When the flowers fade in spring, plant them out in a shady border or move them up a pot size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts are harmful if eaten, so keep skimmia away from children and from pets that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan skimmia come indoors for Christmas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an outdoor shrub. A pot can come into a cool, bright room for a few days over Christmas, away from radiators, but it lasts best back outside soon after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs skimmia hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a hardy evergreen that copes with frost. In a pot, the roots are more exposed, so move pots against a sheltered wall during hard freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use skimmia in a winter pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one 60cm plant as the centrepiece of a large pot, or three smaller plants in a window box, and fill around them with trailing ivy and evergreen grasses. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/christmas-planters-and-winter-bloomers-thriller-filler-spiller-guide\"\u003ewinter planter guide\u003c\/a\u003e has tried-and-tested combinations, and you will find the fillers in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-winter-pots\"\u003eplants for winter pots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-winter-plants\"\u003eChristmas and winter plants\u003c\/a\u003e range. For gift ideas and last-order dates, read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/buy-christmas-plants-in-ireland-a-practical-delivery-first-guide-for-beautiful-lasting-displays\"\u003eChristmas plants guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"3x-skimmia-japonica-rubella-10-5cm-pot-20-25cm","title":"3x Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' Evergreen Shrub - 10.5cm Pot, 20-25cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkimmia japonica 'Rubella' is a compact evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and clusters of deep red flower buds that colour the plant through autumn and winter. 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