{"product_id":"green-inspiration-skimma-japonica-rubella-13cm-pot","title":"Green Inspiration Skimmia Japonica 'Rubella' 13cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Inspiration Skimmia Japonica 'Rubella' 13cm Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring lasting colour to a shaded garden with Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’. This compact evergreen shrub pairs glossy green foliage with rich red flower buds that provide autumn and winter interest before opening into fragrant white flowers in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour through the colder months:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep red flower buds remain decorative throughout autumn and winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant spring flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Buds open into clusters of small white blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glossy, dark green leaves provide year-round structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for shaded spaces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A useful choice for sheltered borders and patio containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally bushy growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its rounded habit requires little pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkimmia ‘Rubella’ brings texture and seasonal colour to borders, pots and mixed evergreen displays. Its dense clusters of red buds stand out against the glossy foliage, making it particularly attractive during the quieter months of the gardening year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Rubella’ is a male variety, so its red clusters are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflower buds rather than berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It does not produce berries itself, but can help pollinate compatible female skimmias growing nearby. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green Inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White, opening from red buds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEventual height and spread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1–1.5m\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Partial shade in a sheltered location\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly while establishing and check containers during dry spells. Keep the soil moist without allowing it to become waterlogged. Choose a sheltered, shaded position and avoid strong sun, which can cause leaves to yellow. Prune lightly after flowering only if shaping is needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant’s growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position and conditions. Flowers, foliage and seasonal appearance may differ from the photograph upon delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery Note: Unfortunately, we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Lasting Seasonal Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Skimmia ‘Rubella’ for glossy evergreen foliage, colourful winter buds and fragrant spring flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Inspiration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60242109071744,"sku":"30254753","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/Green-Inspiration-Skimmia-Japonica-_Rubella_-13cm-Pot.jpg?v=1793204686","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/green-inspiration-skimma-japonica-rubella-13cm-pot","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}