Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'
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Hi Chrissy,
Yes with good soil preparation the Skimmia, should be fine, try and dig down as much as you can, removing the poor soil and enrich with multipurpose compost. Water in well and then observe, any changes in leaf colour or no new growth after a few months you could always dig it back up and move it to another part of the garden and try another shrub e.g. Hebe
Hope this helps
Yes with good soil preparation the Skimmia, should be fine, try and dig down as much as you can, removing the poor soil and enrich with multipurpose compost. Water in well and then observe, any changes in leaf colour or no new growth after a few months you could always dig it back up and move it to another part of the garden and try another shrub e.g. Hebe
Hope this helps
Posted: Sunday 3rd of March 2013 05:49 PM
Re: Re: growing skimmia in pot
Shoot User
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Hi Richard
We've tried growing a few plants in the front without any success the soil is like concrete, and we're not gardeners.. Will a skimmia survive if we plant it direct? Yes, Pyracantha is very good, its stopped our low wall being used as a seat..
Thanks very much
We've tried growing a few plants in the front without any success the soil is like concrete, and we're not gardeners.. Will a skimmia survive if we plant it direct? Yes, Pyracantha is very good, its stopped our low wall being used as a seat..
Thanks very much
Posted: Sunday 3rd of March 2013 04:52 PM
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Yes it will be ok, but containerised plants height is always dwarfed and they can flower earlier. Also it will never anchor therefore will be easy to remove from the pot therefore could disappear. My suggestion would be to dig a hole 3x the size of the pot [cutting the membrane in a cross] remove the soil and replace with a mix of topsoil/compost, plant the Skimmia and then watch for new growth forming this year. This way the roots will anchor into the ground/under the membrane making it harder to remove the shrub.
If it does disappear may I suggest replacing it with either Berberis or Pyracantha, you have to be brave to steal this with out gloves.
If it does disappear may I suggest replacing it with either Berberis or Pyracantha, you have to be brave to steal this with out gloves.
Posted: Sunday 3rd of March 2013 04:09 PM
growing skimmia in pot
Shoot User
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a bit of an unusual question, but we want to grow a skimmia in our north facing front garden which is heavy compacted clay. Its covered in weed suppressing membrane and gravel so we can't really dig it over. We have decided to sink a heavy duty plastic pot into the ground until just part of the rim is showing and grow the skimmia in this, thus avoiding the temptation for anyone to help themselves to it. No really, my next door neighbour had one of her plants pinched, they left the pot though!..
Will this be okay? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Will this be okay? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Posted: Saturday 2nd of March 2013 05:14 PM Last reply: Saturday 5th of April 2025 11:37 AM
Re: rubella is toxic
Shoot User
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If ingested, berries may cause discomfort.
Posted: Sunday 18th of March 2012 01:03 PM
rubella is toxic
Shoot User
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What does it mean that Skimmia Rubella is toxic? Leaves or fruits are toxic
Posted: Sunday 18th of March 2012 11:10 AM Last reply: Tuesday 15th of October 2024 03:38 AM
Re: Black Leaves
Kathy N
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Hi, Gerard,
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' can get aphids. Aphids secrete a substance called honeydew. Honeydew encourages the growth of black sooty mould. Best thing to do is get rid of the aphids. Clean off the leaves first. Then spray with an insecticidal soap (an organic way to get rid of aphids) you can buy at any garden centre or use a homemade solution of water, washing up liquid and a little crushed garlic. You'll have to spray about once a week or so for about a month.
Kathy C
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' can get aphids. Aphids secrete a substance called honeydew. Honeydew encourages the growth of black sooty mould. Best thing to do is get rid of the aphids. Clean off the leaves first. Then spray with an insecticidal soap (an organic way to get rid of aphids) you can buy at any garden centre or use a homemade solution of water, washing up liquid and a little crushed garlic. You'll have to spray about once a week or so for about a month.
Kathy C
Posted: Wednesday 27th of April 2011 09:37 PM
Black Leaves
Gerard Rooney
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The leaves of my Skimmia are covered in what looks like Black Soot, I have two which are grown in containers.
Please can you help.
Many thanks
Please can you help.
Many thanks
Posted: Monday 25th of April 2011 06:22 PM Last reply: Friday 11th of April 2025 05:49 PM
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had the same problem with mine tried different food positions everything eventually put it in a compost soil mix about 50/50 in a tub left in a sheltered area with morning sun and it has now grown bigger and better all i can suggest is keep trying and good luck .they dont seem to like wind much
Posted: Thursday 31st of March 2011 07:25 AM
What on earth could be wrong with my plant!?
Shoot User
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I've had this plant for a couple of years now. It was small when I bought it and has never grown. It looks ill, the leaves are always a very light green, and it has never had any 'flowers' or berries on it. It basically just has 2 tiny clumps of leaves and that is it. I've scoured the internet to try and find out what the problem could be but everything I read says it's a pretty problem free, tough plant. I have it in a decent sized container in a nice shady spot in the garden...I'd describe it as part shade. I did once move it into full sun to see how it would cope but it hated it.
I did read somewhere that it might like ericaceous compost, so I tried it in that. When that didn't perk it up I tried it in a mixture of ericaceous and bog standard soil and it's been in that for the last few months. I've tried all sorts of plant food but they don't seem to do anything. I have considered just buying a new one from a local garden centre that are waaaaay bushier than mine but I'm determined to nurse this one better.
Any ideas anyone? I'm desperate!
I did read somewhere that it might like ericaceous compost, so I tried it in that. When that didn't perk it up I tried it in a mixture of ericaceous and bog standard soil and it's been in that for the last few months. I've tried all sorts of plant food but they don't seem to do anything. I have considered just buying a new one from a local garden centre that are waaaaay bushier than mine but I'm determined to nurse this one better.
Any ideas anyone? I'm desperate!
Posted: Wednesday 30th of March 2011 08:19 PM Last reply: Tuesday 15th of October 2024 12:16 AM