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- Q.PROPAGATING SKIMMIA JAPONICA - I have three good Sk. Jap. plants about 2-3M.high. How can I take cuttings to grow another plant, or propagate ...
- Q.Wilting Flowers - The flowers of my Skimmia Japonica are wilting but the leaves are green and healthy. Why is this happening?
- Q.Male And Female Japonica - Very new gardener here so perhaps this is a daft question, but I have a male Skimmia japonica in the ...
- Q.Skimmia - my skimmia has outgrown its pot. Now too big for my garden, I would like to prune it but do ...
- Q.My Skimmia Is Getting A Bit “leggy”. Can I Prune It To Make It Bush Out More -and How? - It was in garden but we had to put in pot whilst we had our drive and garden redone. It ...
- Q.What Is Happening To The Leaves Of My Skimmia Japonica? - The leaves look to have been eaten by insects but I am not sure. We keep the soil moist and ...
- Q.Deadhead Skimmia Japonica ‘Rubella’ (male)? - I have healthy Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' (male). It is now April and the flowers have changed white in colour. Should ...
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Anonymous on
March 13, 2019Q.PROPAGATING SKIMMIA JAPONICA
I have three good Sk. Jap. plants about 2-3M.high. How can I take cuttings to grow another plant, or propagate off-shoots to replant in a different area?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 13, 2019A.Cuttings of half-ripe wood, slow to root, they should be left for 18 months before moving to their permanent positions.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 21, 2019Q.Wilting flowers
The flowers of my Skimmia Japonica are wilting but the leaves are green and healthy. Why is this happening?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 21, 2019A.This could be due to many reasons. Has it been excessively dry lately? Alternatively, too much moisture could cause these symptoms as well.
This article will help you review the care needed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/skimmia/growing-japanese-skimmia.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Cazza4512 on
April 30, 2019
Wakefield UKQ.Male and female japonica
Very new gardener here so perhaps this is a daft question, but I have a male Skimmia japonica in the garden planted next to a female aucuba japonica. The male is covered in lovely flowers but the last two years the female has produced only a few red berries. Could this be because they are different japonicas or would that not make a difference? They are planted next to each other, and both seem in very good health, both large etc. Thank you.
- Answered by
Cazza4512 on
May 1, 2019A.Thanks you, downtoearthdigs, That’s very helpful
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 30, 2019A.Truthfully there is not a lot of information on which would make the best 'companions'.
I did find that 'Mister Goldstrike' would be a good male for your female aucuba japonica.
And I found this list:
Skimmia x confusa Kew Green (M)
Skimmia japonica Fragrans (M)
Skimmia japonica Nymans (F)
Skimmia japonica subsp. Reevesiana (S)
Skimmia japonica Rubella (M)
Skimmia japonica Temptation (S)
Skimmia japonica Veitchii (F) Somestimes still sold under its old name Foremanii.Was this answer useful?10 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 2, 2019Q.skimmia
my skimmia has outgrown its pot. Now too big for my garden, I would like to prune it but do not know how. Where do I cut the longer branches?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 3, 2019A.Pruning is recommended in the winter months or very early in the spring.
This article has more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/skimmia/growing-japanese-skimmia.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
February 15, 2020Q.My skimmia is getting a bit “leggy”. Can I prune it to make it bush out more -and how?
It was in garden but we had to put in pot whilst we had our drive and garden redone. It has been in pot for a couple of months. We have planted it back out in the garden, but it has lost its compact bushy appearance. What should I do?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 16, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Go ahead and prune your skimmia plant in early spring before it produces new growth. The other ideal time to prune is when the plant is dormant in winter. Here's an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/skimmia/growing-japanese-skimmia.htm
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March 11, 2020Q.What is happening to the leaves of my skimmia japonica?
The leaves look to have been eaten by insects but I am not sure. We keep the soil moist and keep the plant in the shade but it keeps getting these holes. We are not fertilizing the plant yet. The weather has been cloudy with periods of rain. We have sticks on the bed of the soil to stop insects getting on the plant and I periodically check to see if there are snails but I haven’t seen any. How do I stop this from happening?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 13, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It looks as though your skimmia may have spider mites. I would cut out and dispose of the diseased leaves right away and hose off the plant. Here is more:
https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com/tag/skimmia-plants/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-control.htm
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April 12, 2020
SL1 7DLQ.Deadhead Skimmia Japonica ‘Rubella’ (male)?
I have healthy Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' (male). It is now April and the flowers have changed white in colour. Should I deadhead the flowers? Many thanks in advance.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 14, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It isn't necessary to prune them during the active season, and can introduce unnecessary infection. It is advised to prune during dormancy.
This article will help with their care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/skimmia/growing-japanese-skimmia.htm
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