Skimmia Red Riding Hood

Skimmia Red Riding Hood returns to our list after a very long break. It is a compact form with leaves about half the size of S. Rubella, branching freely to make a wide spreading mound to about 60cm. The flowers are fragrant and it does indeed have red berries Like all Skimmias it needs to be grown in shade, on the nursery and when planted, to keep a good colour to the leaves.