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Skimmia soil

What soil ph do skimmias need?

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  • KiliKili Posts: 1,104
    According to this website the information is below

    Flowering season(s)Spring
    Foliage season(s)Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
    SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
    Soil typeClay, Loamy, Sandy
    Soil pHSlightly acid loving/ericaceous
    Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
    Ultimate heightUp to 1.2m (4ft)
    Ultimate spreadUp to 1.2m (4ft)
    Time to ultimate height5-7 years

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Neutral to acidic soil is ideal  :)
    Moist but not waterlogged. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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