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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
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.