Product description
Skimmia 'Finchy' is a superb, compact evergreen shrub that provides outstanding long-season interest. As a male variety, its main display is the large, showy panicles of greenish-white flower buds that are held prominently above the foliage for many months. These buds then open into highly fragrant white flowers. It will not produce any berries but is an excellent pollinator for female varieties.
For the best results and healthiest deep green foliage, Skimmia 'Finchy' requires a position in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained, and acidic soil. This low-maintenance shrub needs very little pruning, as it naturally forms a neat, compact dome. If any light shaping is required, it should be done immediately after flowering has finished to avoid removing the buds for the following display.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Japanese Skimmia
Skimmia 'Finchy'
Skimmia 'Finchy'
Product description
Skimmia 'Finchy' is a superb, compact evergreen shrub that provides outstanding long-season interest. As a male variety, its main display is the large, showy panicles of greenish-white flower buds that are held prominently above the foliage for many months. These buds then open into highly fragrant white flowers. It will not produce any berries but is an excellent pollinator for female varieties.
For the best results and healthiest deep green foliage, Skimmia 'Finchy' requires a position in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained, and acidic soil. This low-maintenance shrub needs very little pruning, as it naturally forms a neat, compact dome. If any light shaping is required, it should be done immediately after flowering has finished to avoid removing the buds for the following display.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Plant Feed
Rootgrow Mycorrhizal Fungi
60g
£5.99
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Gardening Supplies
RocketGro Multi Purpose Compost
50L
£13.99
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
To prevent the rich green leaves from turning pale or yellow (a common issue known as chlorosis), ensure your Skimmia 'Finchy' is planted in partial or full shade rather than bright, direct sunlight. If you do notice the foliage beginning to lighten, an application of ericaceous fertiliser or a specialist iron feed will quickly restore its deep, vibrant colour.
How to Water
Provide your Skimmia 'Finchy' with a generous soaking immediately after planting to help settle the earth and eliminate any trapped air pockets around the root system. Keep the ground consistently moist but never waterlogged during its first growing season, ideally watering with collected rainwater rather than tap water to maintain optimal soil conditions.
How to Plant
Select a partially or fully shaded spot sheltered from cold winter winds and dig a hole wide enough to comfortably accommodate the root ball of your Skimmia 'Finchy'. Because it prefers slightly acidic conditions, mix plenty of ericaceous compost into the planting hole, position the shrub so the base sits level with the ground, then backfill and press down firmly.
