Fragrans skimmia
Skimmia japonica 'Fragrans'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Fragrans' skimmia (Skimmia japonica 'Fragrans') is a shrub for borders, shade gardens, foundation plantings, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist soil. This slow growing evergreen has a dense habit and fragrant flowers that open in early to late spring. Birds visit the plant, so you may see them nearby. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Lenten rose, Autumn fern, and White bigleaf hydrangea.