{"product_id":"skimmia-rubella","title":"Skimmia 'Rubella' – Fragrant Flowering Evergreen Shrub","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSkimmia 'Rubella' – Winter Fragrance, Year-Round Elegance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew shrubs earn their place in the garden as quietly and confidently as \u003cstrong\u003eSkimmia japonica 'Rubella'\u003c\/strong\u003e. A slow-growing, compact evergreen, it offers something beautiful in every season — deep red buds forming in autumn, a flush of delicate white flowers in spring, and rich, glossy foliage that holds its colour through the coldest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance is a particular pleasure: sweet and subtle, carried on the air in late winter and early spring when little else is in bloom. Plant it near a path, entrance, or seating area to make the most of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, dome-forming evergreen — ideal for borders, containers, and shaded spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking deep red flower buds from autumn through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetly scented white flowers in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in shade and partial shade — perfect under trees or north-facing beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully hardy across the UK (RHS H5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance and long-lived\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial to full shade; sheltered from harsh winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral (ericaceous compost recommended for containers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1m × 1m over 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established 4–5 litre pot-grown plant, ready to plant out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA male variety, 'Rubella' is an excellent pollinator for female Skimmia planted nearby, encouraging berry production across your planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4-5 litre pot","offer_id":57061683822967,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7234\/2610\/files\/skimmia-rubella.png?v=1779299442","url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/skimmia-rubella","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}