SKIMMIA J. TEMPTATION ALBA

SKIMMIA J. TEMPTATION ALBA

A compact, slow-growing evergreen valued for glossy green foliage and neat habit, SKIMMIA J. TEMPTATION ALBA produces clusters of white spring flowers. Best in partial to full shade, it thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, preferably acid soil and is ideal for containers, shaded borders and woodland-style plantings. Reliable and low maintenance, it provides year-round structure with a fresh flush of blossom in spring.

Position: Partial to full shade (east or north-facing) Rate of Growth: Slow Soil: Moist but welldrained, humus-rich, preferably acid; avoid chalk Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:light-shade
light:shade
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:prefers-acid-soil
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:april
flowering:may
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
size:60-90cm
gardenstyle:architectural
gardenstyle:asian