Skimmia japonica Nymans - female Popular as a potted plant or for shrub beds, Skimmia are slow growing robust plants with autumn berries. Nymans is a female clone of spreading, slow-growing habit. Narrow, leathery green leaves. Panicles of scented white flowers in spring are followed by clusters of red berries if pollinated by a male variety. Suitable for containers. Site: Needs some shelterPosition: Full sun to shadeSoil: Well drained, moist, Seasons of interest: Spring flowers, Autumn and winter berriesHardiness: HardyHeight: 3ft (1m) Spread: 6ft (1.8m)