{"title":"Skimmia","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen most balcony plants take a break, skimmia steps into the spotlight: from autumn it is covered in tight clusters of red or white buds that stay decorative all winter, above glossy green evergreen foliage. In spring, these buds open into small star-shaped flowers with a delicate scent. Compact, hardy and happy in partial shade, it is the ideal shrub for winter pots and window boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSkimmia varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkimmia 'Rubella'\u003c\/strong\u003e (Skimmia japonica) is the best known: its burgundy-red buds, on reddish stems, light up window boxes from October to March before opening into highly fragrant pinkish-white flowers. \u003cstrong\u003eSkimmia 'Finchy'\u003c\/strong\u003e offers creamy-green buds that whiten through the winter, for a bright, elegant touch. The \u003cstrong\u003eFestival duo\u003c\/strong\u003e brings 'Rubella' and 'Finchy' together in one pot for an instant red and white contrast. These varieties are male plants: they produce no berries, but flower abundantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing skimmia in a pot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkimmia likes acid soil: plant it in a pot with drainage holes filled with ericaceous compost, light and free-draining. Place it in partial or bright shade, away from scorching afternoon sun, which turns its foliage yellow. Keep the compost slightly moist without overwatering, and ideally use rainwater or soft water. An ericaceous fertiliser in spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA hardy shrub for winter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery cold tolerant, skimmia spends the winter outdoors without difficulty and is among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-resistantes-au-froid-et-au-gel\"\u003ecold and frost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e. In pots, simply protect the container in very cold weather. Its slow growth and naturally rounded shape mean it needs almost no pruning: just remove faded flowers after spring flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCreating a winter window box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkimmia is the centrepiece of winter displays. Pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/helleborus\"\u003ehellebores\u003c\/a\u003e, which flower at the same time, with the colourful foliage of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/leucothoe\"\u003eleucothoe\u003c\/a\u003e, which also loves ericaceous soil, and with evergreen \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/graminees\"\u003egrasses\u003c\/a\u003e such as carex. Tuck a few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e between the plants to extend the show into spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts of skimmia are toxic if eaten. Keep it out of reach of young children and pets that tend to chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSkimmia on the balcony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a north- or east-facing balcony, skimmia brings colour where few plants flower in winter. With \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nandina-bambou-sacre\"\u003enandina\u003c\/a\u003e and its reddening foliage, it creates a warm festive display, ideal for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/amenager-mon-balcon\"\u003estyling a balcony\u003c\/a\u003e that stays alive all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"skimmia-japonica-finchy-skimmia-blanc","title":"Skimmia japonica 'Finchy' (White skimmia) — H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"skimmia-finchy\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌸 Decorative buds all winter • 🤍 Fragrant white flowers in spring • 🌿 Dark green evergreen foliage • 🌥️ Partial shade or shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -15 °C • 🐝 Bee-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkimmia japonica 'Finchy'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small evergreen shrub that decorates the terrace from October to April. \u003cstrong\u003eA species native to Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows in woodland, it is one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-balcon-ombre\"\u003eplants for a shady balcony\u003c\/a\u003e that remain beautiful in the middle of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eFrom autumn onwards, it becomes covered with clusters of creamy white buds, tightly packed above dark green, glossy foliage. These buds remain closed and decorative all winter, then open in spring into small white star-shaped flowers with a gentle fragrance, much visited by bees. Its slow growth keeps it dense, reaching around 60 cm to 1 m at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-ombre-hiver\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich winter shrub should you choose for shade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix evergreen plants from the catalog that remain decorative in winter, in partial shade or shade:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkimmia 'Finchy'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — creamy white buds all winter, fragrant flowers in spring. The brightest choice for a dark corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/skimmia-japonica-rubella-skimmia-rouge\"\u003eSkimmia 'Rubella'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large clusters of bright red buds, in a Ø19 cm pot. The most colorful for the festive season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/skimmia-japonica-festival-duo-rouge-et-blanc\"\u003eSkimmia Festival\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a duo of red and white buds in the same Ø15 cm pot. The most compact, and the only bicolor variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003eChristmas rose 'Christmas Carol'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large white flowers with yellow centers, from October to March. The most spectacular flowering in the middle of winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-little-flames-leucothoe-flamme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Little Flames'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves with flame-red tips in winter. The most suitable for a small shade hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/viburnum-tinus-19cm-90cm\"\u003eLaurustinus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pinkish white flowers from November to March. The tallest, for screening an overlooked view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkimmias and leucothoes require acidic soil; the Christmas rose and laurustinus grow in ordinary soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt likes soft light and cool conditions: it is one of the few flowering plants that thrive on a north-facing balcony. Direct afternoon sun causes its leaves to turn yellow and burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or shade, morning sun only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e north- or east-facing balcony, entrance, shaded courtyard, at the base of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C — it stays outdoors in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous soil or potting mix for acid-loving plants, moist and well-drained. It does not tolerate lime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAgainst a north-facing wall, its buds stay closed longer and provide decoration until April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts shallow roots dislike both drying out and waterlogging: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003etesting the growing medium with your finger\u003c\/a\u003e indicates the right time to water, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-vacances-absence-arrosage\"\u003egoing away for a few days in summer\u003c\/a\u003e needs planning ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the growing medium moist, without stagnant water in the saucer. Reduce in winter, without letting the root ball dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably rainwater, or low-limescale water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for ericaceous plants, in spring after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e rarely necessary — after flowering, cut off only the faded flower clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every two or three years in spring, in ericaceous soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA pine bark mulch on the pot helps keep the roots cool and slightly acidifies the growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts light-colored buds brighten dark corners and complement the other plants on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003enorth-facing balcony\u003c\/a\u003e, with the same light and water requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrasting winter planter,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-keiskei-burning-love-leucothoe-pourpre\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Burning Love'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple foliage sets off the creamy white buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the flowering period,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-orientalis-double-ellen-red-rose-de-careme\"\u003eLenten rose 'Double Ellen Red'\u003c\/a\u003e at its base — its double purple flowers open in late winter, alongside the skimmia's first flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo dress up the edge of the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/carex-morrowii-ice-dance-herbe-du-japon-panachee\"\u003eCarex 'Ice Dance'\u003c\/a\u003e — its cream-colored edge echoes the color of the buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-skin-anthracite\"\u003eanthracite Capi Nature Skin pot\u003c\/a\u003e — its dark tone makes the light clusters stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eGrouped in threes in a large planter, it creates a white and green display that lasts all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it as a gift for the holidays:\u003c\/strong\u003e already covered in buds on delivery, it decorates your home from Christmas and flowers again every spring, making it one of the loveliest ways to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/offrir-une-plante-en-hiver-le-guide-complet-pour-faire-le-bon-choix\"\u003egive a plant as a winter gift\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the color of the leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/feuilles-jaunes-5-causes-et-solutions\"\u003eyellowing leaves\u003c\/a\u003e most often indicate too much sun or water that is too high in lime. Move it closer to the shade and water it with rainwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not cut the buds in autumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e they are the following spring's flowers. Prune only after flowering, when the clusters have faded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSkimmia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Finchy'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese skimmia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rutaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e bushy and dense, slow-growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm to 1 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e creamy white buds from October to March, fragrant white flowers in March-April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous soil, lime-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, dark green and glossy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese-inspired \/ Bohemian \/ Shade balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number of clusters and their stage of opening naturally vary depending on the season and delivery date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278104273161,"sku":"51339","price":50.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/skimmia-japonica-finchy-skimmia-blanc-h60-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-3203776.jpg?v=1792041439"},{"product_id":"skimmia-japonica-rubella-skimmia-rouge","title":"Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' (Red skimmia) — H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"skimmia-rubella\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e❤️ Vivid red buds all winter • 🤍 Fragrant white flowers in spring • 🌿 Dark green evergreen foliage • 🌥️ Partial shade or shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -15 °C • 🐝 Bee-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkimmia japonica 'Rubella'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the quintessential Christmas skimmia: a small evergreen shrub covered with red buds from October to March. \u003cstrong\u003eA species native to Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows in woodland, it is one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-terrasse-ombragee\"\u003eplants for a shady terrace\u003c\/a\u003e that bring color in the depths of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eFrom autumn onward, it produces large clusters of vivid red buds borne on reddish stems, above dark green, glossy foliage. These buds remain closed throughout winter, then open in spring into small white flowers with a gentle fragrance, much loved by bees. Its slow growth keeps it dense, reaching around 60 cm to 1 m at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-ombre-hiver\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich winter shrub should you choose for shade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix evergreen plants from the catalog that remain decorative in winter, in partial shade or shade:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkimmia 'Rubella'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — vivid red buds all winter, fragrant white flowers in spring. The most colorful choice for the festive season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/skimmia-japonica-finchy-skimmia-blanc\"\u003eSkimmia 'Finchy'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — cream-white buds all winter, fragrant white flowers in spring. The brightest choice for a dark corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/skimmia-japonica-festival-duo-rouge-et-blanc\"\u003eSkimmia Festival\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a duo of red and white buds in the same Ø15 cm pot. The most compact, and the only two-tone variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003eChristmas rose 'Christmas Carol'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large white flowers with yellow centers, from October to March. The most spectacular bloom in the depths of winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-little-flames-leucothoe-flamme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Little Flames'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves with flame-red tips in winter. The best suited to a small shade hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/viburnum-tinus-19cm-90cm\"\u003eLaurustinus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pinkish-white flowers from November to March. The tallest, for screening an overlooked view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkimmias and leucothoes require acidic soil; Christmas rose and laurustinus grow in ordinary soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt likes soft light and cool conditions: it is one of the few colorful plants in winter that thrive on a north-facing balcony. Direct afternoon sun causes its leaves to turn yellow and burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or shade, morning sun only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e north- or east-facing balcony, entrance, shaded courtyard, at the foot of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C — it remains outdoors in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous soil or potting mix for acid-loving plants, moist and well-draining. It does not tolerate lime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe cold intensifies the red of the buds: it is most colorful in December and January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts shallow roots dislike both drying out and sitting in water: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003etesting the substrate with your finger\u003c\/a\u003e indicates the right time to water, and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-chosen substrate\u003c\/a\u003e keeps it moist without retaining excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the substrate moist, without stagnant water in the saucer. Reduce in winter, without letting the root ball dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably rainwater, or low-lime water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for ericaceous plants, in spring after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e rarely necessary — after flowering, cut off only the faded flower clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every two or three years in spring, in ericaceous soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA pine bark mulch on the pot keeps the roots cool and slightly acidifies the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts red warms up shady corners all winter and pairs well with other plants on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eshady balcony\u003c\/a\u003e that share its needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a red-and-white planter,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-orientalis-double-ellen-white-rose-de-careme\"\u003eLenten rose 'Double Ellen White'\u003c\/a\u003e at its base — its white double flowers open in late winter, below the red buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo dress up the edge of the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/carex-morrowii-ice-dance-herbe-du-japon-panachee\"\u003eCarex 'Ice Dance'\u003c\/a\u003e — its fine, cream-edged leaves lighten the dark mass of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an exotic shade corner,\u003c\/strong\u003e place it in front of a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fatsia-japonica-spider-web-17cm-50cm\"\u003eJapanese aralia 'Spider Web'\u003c\/a\u003e — its large white-speckled leaves provide a backdrop for the red clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003etaupe Capi Nature Groove pot\u003c\/a\u003e — its light, warm shade makes the red stand out, whereas a dark pot would dull it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePaired with Skimmia 'Finchy' in the same planter, it creates a red-and-white duo all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it as a Christmas gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e already covered in red buds on delivery, it replaces a festive bouquet; among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e in December, it is one of the few that bloom again every spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave it outdoors in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e it needs the cold to keep its buds bright red, and a heated room will cause it to lose its buds. Like all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, it only needs a fleece wrapped around the pot in severe frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not cut the buds in autumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e they are the following spring's flowers. Prune only after flowering, when the clusters have faded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSkimmia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rubella'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese skimmia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rutaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e bushy and dense, slow-growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm to 1 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright red buds from October to March, fragrant white flowers in March-April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous soil, lime-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, dark green and glossy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese-inspired \/ Bohemian \/ Shade balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number of clusters and the intensity of the red naturally vary depending on the season, the cold it has experienced, and the delivery date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278104305929,"sku":"51345","price":50.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/skimmia-japonica-rubella-skimmia-rouge-h60-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-8671926.jpg?v=1792041441"},{"product_id":"skimmia-japonica-festival-duo-rouge-et-blanc","title":"Skimmia japonica Festival, duo 'Rubella' and 'Finchy' (Red and white skimmia) — H30 cm | Pot Ø15 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"skimmia-festival\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e❤️🤍 Duo of red and white buds all winter • 🌸 Fragrant flowers in spring • 🌿 Dark green evergreen foliage • 🌥️ Partial shade or shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -15 °C • 🪴 Compact size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkimmia japonica Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together two complementary skimmias in the same pot: 'Rubella' with red buds and 'Finchy' with creamy white buds. \u003cstrong\u003eA species native to Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, skimmia is one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-resistantes-au-froid-et-au-gel\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e that remain decorative all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eFrom autumn onwards, the two plants become covered in clusters of buds that remain closed until spring: red and white mingle above dark green, glossy foliage. In March-April, the buds open into small white flowers with a gentle fragrance, much visited by bees. Delivered in a compact size of around 30 cm, it fits on a windowsill as well as in a planter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-ombre-hiver\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich winter shrub should you choose for shade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix evergreen plants from the catalog that remain decorative in winter, in partial shade or shade:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkimmia Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — duo of red and white buds in the same pot. The most compact, and the only two-tone variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/skimmia-japonica-rubella-skimmia-rouge\"\u003eSkimmia 'Rubella'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large clusters of vivid red buds, in a Ø19 cm pot. The most colorful choice for the festive season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/skimmia-japonica-finchy-skimmia-blanc\"\u003eSkimmia 'Finchy'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — clusters of creamy white buds, in a Ø19 cm pot. The brightest choice for a dark corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003e'Christmas Carol' Christmas rose \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— large white flowers with yellow centers, from October to March. The most spectacular bloom in the middle of winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-little-flames-leucothoe-flamme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Little Flames'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves with flame-red tips in winter. The best choice for a small shade hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/viburnum-tinus-19cm-90cm\"\u003eLaurustinus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pinkish-white flowers from November to March. The tallest, for screening an overlooked view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkimmias and leucothoes require acidic soil; the Christmas rose and laurustinus grow in ordinary soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt loves soft light and cool conditions: it is one of the few colorful winter plants that thrive on a north-facing balcony. Direct afternoon sun causes its leaves to turn yellow and burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or shade, morning sun only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e north- or east-facing windowsill, entrance, small shaded balcony, railing planter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C — it stays outdoors in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous soil or potting mix for acid-loving plants, moist and well-draining. It does not tolerate lime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eCold intensifies the red of 'Rubella' buds: the contrast with white is strongest in December and January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a small pot, the root ball dries out faster: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003etesting the substrate with your finger\u003c\/a\u003e indicates the right time to water, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-vacances-absence-arrosage\"\u003egoing away for a few days in summer\u003c\/a\u003e needs planning ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the substrate moist, without stagnant water in the saucer. Reduce in winter, without letting the root ball dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably rainwater, or low-lime water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for ericaceous plants, in spring after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e rarely necessary — after flowering, simply cut off the faded clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the following spring, in a wider pot or planter, using ericaceous soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA pine bark mulch on the pot keeps the roots cool and slightly acidifies the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts two-tone color combination livens up a winter planter and pairs with all plants that share the same \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ebalcony exposure\u003c\/a\u003e, in partial shade or shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a silvery contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-sternii-silver-dollar-hellebore-argente\"\u003eHellebore 'Silver Dollar'\u003c\/a\u003e next to it — its silvery-gray foliage brightens the dark green of the skimmias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo dress up the edge of the planter,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/carex-morrowii-ice-dance-herbe-du-japon-panachee\"\u003eCarex 'Ice Dance'\u003c\/a\u003e — its fine cream-edged leaves echo the white buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo intensify the red,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-keiskei-burning-love-leucothoe-pourpre\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Burning Love'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple foliage extends the red buds of 'Rubella'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-skin-anthracite\"\u003eanthracite Capi Nature Skin pot\u003c\/a\u003e — its dark tone makes both the red and white stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eOn a festive table or doorstep, a pair of pots on either side of the door is enough to create a living Christmas display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it as a holiday gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e compact and already in bud on delivery, it can be placed on a windowsill and is among the easiest ways to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/offrir-une-plante-en-hiver-le-guide-complet-pour-faire-le-bon-choix\"\u003egive a plant in winter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive them room in spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e the two skimmias grow slowly, but appreciate a wider pot after flowering, filled with ericaceous soil and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003elayer of clay pebbles at the bottom\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave it outside in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e a heated room will cause it to lose its buds within a few days. Like all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, it only needs a fleece wrapped around the pot in severe frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSkimmia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rubella' and \u003cem\u003eSkimmia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Finchy'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese skimmia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rutaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H30 cm | Pot Ø15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e two plants together in the same pot — the distribution of red and white buds may vary depending on seasonal availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e bushy and dense, slow-growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm to 1 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e red and creamy white buds from October to March, fragrant white flowers in March-April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous soil, lime-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, dark green and glossy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese-inspired \/ Bohemian \/ Shade balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the proportion of red and white buds and their stage of opening naturally vary depending on the season and delivery date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278104338697,"sku":"51347","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/skimmia-japonica-festival-duo-rubella-et-finchy-skimmia-rouge-et-blanc-h30-cm-pot-oe15-cm-verdeia-3525356.jpg?v=1792041441"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/collections\/skimmia-rubella-finchy-jardiniere-hiver-balcon-verdeia.jpg?v=1793118471","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/collections\/skimmia.oembed","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}