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Skimmia japonica Moerings 3 ('Rubesta')

Rubesta Japanese Skimmia

Dense, compact shrub of glossy green, aromatic leaves. Large clusters of very small, pale pink flowers open from deep reddish-purple buds in spring. Male cultivar; will not produce berries.

  • »  Dense clusters of small fragrant pink flowers open from deep reddish-purple buds
  • »  Glossy aromatic dark green leaves
  • »  A male selection of this dioecious genus
  • »  Tolerates dense shade

1gal
$81.25
New
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
• Poisonous
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Compact
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Skimmia japonica 'Moerings 3'

Skimmia prefer moist, acid, high organic matter soils, but tolerate limestone soils.   Performs well in sun-dappled conditions. Foliage may scorch in full sun.