Welcome to our plant database launched in March 2017.

The purpose of this database is to share information about plants you may wish to grow and inspire you to make creative choices about your garden. It is a constantly evolving resource so you will find more information and images each time you visit.

Please note this does not reflect our current stock. We have an extensive, constantly changing selection of varieties at all times so please contact us before visiting if you have a specific plant in mind.

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Genus: Skimmia
Species: japonica
Variety: 'Rubella'
Plant Type: Evergreen, Shrub

The dark red buds stay on the plant throughout the autumn and winter, before opening to sweetly scented white flowers in spring. It grows into a very neat, dome shaped bush, perfect for a pot or the border. A male variety.