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Skimmia japonica starting to flourish....I hope.

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By Kate123


Skimmia japonica starting to flourish....I hope. (Skimmia japonica (Skimmia))

This potted skimmia has started to perk up this year. It has struggled for the past few years. I was thinking of planting it in the garden, but, I’ve decided to hold off and see how it goes.



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I bought a couple of these last winter, sold as Christmas decoration, and potted them on. They have scented out the greenhouse for the last few weeks, so were a real bargain. I think, like you, I will keep them in pots. Yours looks good with the sempervivums. Clever idea.

31 Mar, 2021

 

Thanks Ange, I’ve another fine in a pot in a shadier area. The latter hasn’t flowered, but is very lush.
I do agree, you got a great bargain at Christmas with two of them.
I added the sempervivums as I had a few ‘spare’ and thought I’d try this ‘look’ and see how it goes...seems to be going fairly well!
Thanks again, Ange.

31 Mar, 2021

 

Nice litle Skimmia ...love the smell too

31 Mar, 2021

 

Thank you Paul and Mossy, I'm hoping to enjoy the scent now that it has put on growth and finally perked up!!!

1 Apr, 2021

 

one of my favourite scents at this time of year. followed by lime trees and broad beans.

1 Apr, 2021

 

Thank you, Eileen..it really does have a lovely scent!

1 Apr, 2021

 

Mine seem to better in pots Kate as they wouldn't like my clay soil!

2 Apr, 2021

 

That’s good info, Rose. I’m enjoying the scent..

2 Apr, 2021



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