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Skimmia x confusa 'Kew Green'
A spreading dense mound forming shrub. Aromatic long mid green broad leaves. Large clusters of abundant small sweetly scented creamy-yellow male flowers in spring and summer. They grow best in partial shade on well drained but good soil, with adequate moisture. Not as many flowers result if planted in heavy shade. Hardy to cold.
Genus
Skimmia
Species
x confusa
Cultivar
'Kew Green'
Common name
Skimmia
Family name
Rutaceae
Place of origin
Garden origin
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Avoid dry soils / Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants