{"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","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/skimmia-japonica-festival-duo-red-and-white","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}