Skimmia japonica Rubella (male) Popular as a potted plant or for shrub beds, Skimmia are slow growing, evergreen robust plants. Rubella is an excellent male clone with large panicles of red buds persisting throughout the winter, opening in early spring to white flowers with yellow anthers. Suitable for containers. Site: Needs some shelterPosition: Full sun to shadeSoil: Well drained, moistSeasons of interest: Spring flowers, Autumn and winter berriesHardiness: HardyHeight: 3ft (1m) Spread: 3ft (3m)