Skimmia japonica 'Magic Marlot'PBR (m/v)
A compact, evergreen shrub producing green leaves with cream margins. Large clusters of dome-shaped cream flower buds appear in winter, changing to red then opening up to fragrant white flowers in the spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green Cream Variegated | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Cream Variegated | |||
| Autumn | Green Cream Variegated | |||
| Winter | Cream Red | Green Cream Variegated |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental, not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Skimmia are compact evergreen shrubs with simple, aromatic leaves and terminal panicles of small white or yellowish flowers followed, on fertilised female plants, by shiny red berries; most have male and female flowers on separate plants
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in light or deep shade. Can become chlorotic on poor, dry soils or if exposed to too much sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 8, if necessary
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and fruit tree red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to Phytophthora and honey fungus
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