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Skimmia

(5 Posts)
seacliff Fri 17-May-19 10:02:20

You could move one to a pot with acid soil compost, if it is not too huge. It would be nice for a splash of winter colour near the door, with some cyclamen.

Otherwise, I'd ditch them. Go with plants that love your soil and conditions, they will be much happier.

Whitewavemark2 Fri 17-May-19 09:53:41

Agree with the others. Acid soil and shade needed.

Labaik Fri 17-May-19 09:47:12

I think they like acid soil; they grow really well in my garden. Prefer shade as well; I have one in a pot that's out of the shade and it's not glossy green like the rest. I love Skimmia; the flowers smell lovely.

Gonegirl Fri 17-May-19 09:45:16

I would definitely ditch them. But then, I'm not too keen on Skimmia anyway tbh. It will be more fun planting something you have chosen.smile

Luckygirl Fri 17-May-19 09:20:04

The garden that I have inherited has quite a few of these dotted around and they all look yellow-leaved and dried up. I am tempted to simply dig them up and put something else in as I have come to the conclusion that the garden is simply not right for them. Any thoughts?