Nymans skimmia
Skimmia japonica 'Nymans'
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
'Nymans' skimmia (Skimmia japonica 'Nymans') is a shrub for shade gardens, winter interest, borders, and foundation plantings. 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. It grows slowly into a dense, evergreen mound with fragrant blooms in early to late spring. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. Birds also visit the plant.
Pairs well with Lenten rose, Autumn fern, and White bigleaf hydrangea.