Skimmia 'Finchy'

Skimmia 'Finchy'Skimmia 'Finchy' is a superb, compact evergreen shrub that provides outstanding long season interest. As a male variety, its main display is the large, showy panicles of greenish white flower buds that are held prominently above the foliage for many months. These buds then open into highly fragrant white flowers. It will not produce any berries but is an excellent pollinator for female varieties. For the best results and healthiest deep green foliage,

When Winter comes around

avoid overwatering the plant as this will cause adverse effects in the long term

dark green arching leaves

Norway Maple is deciduous and will lose its leaves in winter

upright stems which make superb cut flowers

The soil should remain well-drained and moist

the metre-long garland is adorned with woodlands-inspired ornaments

as it is susceptible to root rot if left in standing water for too long

with classically pretty cream and gold adornments adding some wintry Nordic charm

The foliage is dense

before they produce an impressive display of rich scarlet and purple tints in autumn

mid-green leaves are accompanied for a long period over the summer months by copious amounts of rich