Saturday, February 5, 2011

Philippe Charriol Celtic Noir

skimmer japonica 'Magic Marlot' skimmer

family Rutaceae
common name: schimmia, false pepper

ETYMOLOGY: The genus name comes from the Japanese word skimmi (Harmful result). The specific attribute indicates the area of \u200b\u200borigin of species.




very decorative variety with light green leaves with cream edges and center. In autumn, the flower buds appear, which are white at first, but later take on deep red hue. The flowers, small but sweetly scented, appear in spring. This plant can be really interesting is that in the garden on the terrace, because combines several ornamental vegetation such as a compact habit, variegated foliage, a rich bloom, excellent colouration from autumn until spring, excellent resistance to low winter temperatures, and overall durability of its ornamental quality.


other varieties of Skimmia japonica: S. j. 'Rubella' - S. j. 'Obsession'

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