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skimmia japonica olympic flame

Skimmia are sturdy evergreen shrubs favoured for their multiple seasons of interest. Skimmia japonica ?Olympic Flame? produces glossy, leathery, deep green foliage which forms a dense rounded shrub. Pink buds emerge in winter which open in spring to reveal clusters of sweetly scented, cream-pink blooms that are a magnet for pollinating insects. Masses of vibrant red berries will follow the blooms, contrasting beautifully with the dark leaves. Skimmia japonica ?Olympic Flame? is a female variety