Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

An evergreen plant with world-beating credentials, skimmia 'Rubella' is up there with the very best in horticulture. Well-suited to partially shaded areas, the pleasant white flowers of this variety are surpassed only by the showy red buds preceding them. Both the flowers and foliage of this plant are lovely and fragrant, radiating heady notes of both citrus and pepper. Beloved by insects like bees and butterflies, skimmia falls under the RHS's Plants for Pollinators list, indicating their wildlife appeal. A recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, 'Rubella' has been shown to perform especially well in British gardens.