Skimmia japonica Duo Rubella and Pabella (male and female)

We offer you a Pair of Male and Female Japanese Skimmias, a perfect match to enhance your garden or balcony. These compact bushes are prized for their evergreen foliage and their generous spring flowering followed by small colourful fruits on the female plant. 'Rubella' offers pinkish-red floral buds that bloom in fragrant white clusters, while 'Pabella' produces red berries that will bring a pleasant touch of colour throughout winter. These hardy bushes tolerate temperatures down to -18°C. A charming duo to brighten shaded areas and attract bees from the first warm days!

The pair consists of:

1 x Skimmia japonica 'Rubella': reaching a height of 1.20 m, this cultivar displays beautiful glossy dark green foliage and pinkish-red floral buds from autumn, opening in spring into fragrant white flowers.

1 x Japanese Skimmia 'Pabella': a bit more compact (80 cm to 1 m), this female skimmia charms with its bright red fruits in winter. Its evergreen foliage of deep green creates a magnificent contrast with its berries. 'Pabella' produces panicles of very small white, lightly scented flowers in March-April.

Plant these Skimmias in spring or autumn, in flower beds or pots to enjoy their foliage and flowering even in a small space. Choose a slightly shaded spot and, in the ground, ensure to space each plant at least 50 cm apart. As with camellias, a slightly acidic, humus-bearing, well-drained soil promotes their growth. Place 'Rubella' at the back of the flower bed so its flowers stand out against the foliage of 'Pabella' and harmonise with its berries.

To enhance the elegance of this pair of Skimmias, combine it with Mahonia 'Soft Caress', with its fine evergreen leaves and yellow winter flowering; place 2 plants behind the Skimmias to highlight their structure. In front of the Skimmias, three plants of Heuchera 'Palace Purple' will provide a remarkable contrast with their purple foliage. Finally, add the Hosta 'Halcyon' with broad blueish leaves for a harmonious effect; place 2 plants between the Skimmias to create a colourful scene covering approximately 2 m², in partial shade.