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Skimmia japonica 'Fragrant Cloud'

Japanese skimmia

£19.99
£19.99

3 litre pot

A beautifully fragrant evergreen shrub that brings spring scent and year-round structure to shaded spaces.
  • Highly fragrant flowers
  • Evergreen year-round interest
  • Shade tolerant
  • Excellent for entrance planting

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  • Aspect

    Partial shade to full shade

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy in the UK, suitable for most sheltered and semi-sheltered gardens.

  • Flowers

  • Soil type

    Loam, sandy, acidic soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    Skimmia japonica 'Fragrant Cloud' is an excellent choice for gardeners who value scent as well as structure. Its spring fragrance is particularly effective near paths and doorways, while its evergreen foliage ensures year-round presence in shaded parts of the garden.

  • About this plant

    A compact evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage and richly scented white flowers in spring. Skimmia japonica 'Fragrant Cloud' is ideal for bringing fragrance and structure to shaded borders, patios and areas near doorways.

  • Key features

    • Strongly fragrant white spring flowers
    • Glossy dark green evergreen leaves
    • Compact, rounded habit
    • Excellent choice for shade and containers

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 90–120cm | Spread: 90–120cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Compact, rounded evergreen shrub

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Shaded border, container, entrance planting

Planting guide

Plant in spring or autumn in acidic to neutral soil. Choose a sheltered position away from direct midday sun. Use ericaceous compost for container planting and water well during establishment.

Care tips

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Feed annually with an ericaceous fertiliser and mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots.

Winter care

Requires little winter attention. Protect container-grown plants from severe frost and cold winds, and ensure soil remains free-draining during prolonged wet weather.