Product description
Skimmia 'Kew White' is a beautiful compact evergreen shrub, prized for its elegant and long-lasting berry display. This is a female variety, and its main feature is the dense clusters of pure white berries that provide a bright and unusual feature in the garden. To ensure it produces these lovely berries, a male Skimmia (like 'Finchy' or 'Kew Green') must be planted nearby to act as a pollinator.
For the healthiest foliage and best fruit production, Skimmia 'Kew White' requires a position in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained, and acidic soil. This low-maintenance shrub naturally forms a neat, compact shape and seldom needs pruning. If any shaping is required, it should be done immediately after its small flowers have faded to avoid removing the developing berries, which are its main ornamental feature.
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.
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Skimmia 'Kew White'
Skimmia 'Kew White'
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Product description
Skimmia 'Kew White' is a beautiful compact evergreen shrub, prized for its elegant and long-lasting berry display. This is a female variety, and its main feature is the dense clusters of pure white berries that provide a bright and unusual feature in the garden. To ensure it produces these lovely berries, a male Skimmia (like 'Finchy' or 'Kew Green') must be planted nearby to act as a pollinator.
For the healthiest foliage and best fruit production, Skimmia 'Kew White' requires a position in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained, and acidic soil. This low-maintenance shrub naturally forms a neat, compact shape and seldom needs pruning. If any shaping is required, it should be done immediately after its small flowers have faded to avoid removing the developing berries, which are its main ornamental feature.
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.
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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 get the beautiful and unusual white berries that make this Skimmia Kew White female variety so special, you must have a male Skimmia (like 'Finchy' or 'Kew Green') planted somewhere in the same garden to provide pollination.
How to Water
Skimmia shrubs do not perform well if allowed to dry out completely, so consistent moisture is key. Water the Skimmia Kew White regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
How to Plant
For your Skimmia Kew White to thrive, plant it in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with or slightly above the surrounding ground. Water deeply and regularly during its first growing season to establish its roots, and apply a layer of mulch to help retain moisture.
