{"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\u003eSpecies 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\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 catalogue 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\u003eSkimmia 'Rubella'\u003c\/strong\u003e — large clusters of bright red buds, in a Ø19 cm pot. The most colourful 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 bicolour 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 centres, 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\"\u003eTinus laurel\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 tinus laurel grow in ordinary soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\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 requires advance preparation.\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\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\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 \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\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","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/skimmia-japonica-finchy-white-skimmia","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}