Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', Male, 1/2L Tools for Weeding This highly attractive semi-evergreen shrub

This highly attractive semi-evergreen shrub with its compact habit

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Clematis Kokonoe is an undemanding deciduous climber

and especially for the feathered creatures that will contentedly nestle inside it

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', Male, 1/2L Tools for Weeding This highly attractive semi-evergreen shrubSkimmia japonica Rubella is an attractive evergreen shrub that produces an abundance of burgundy red flower buds in autumn, which remain like tiny clusters of berries throughout the winter and open as small white flowers in spring. The shapely leaves of the scented, evergreen foliage provide a glossy, dark foil.