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Skimmia × confusa is a Skimmia hybrid, a shrub with evergreen, strongly-scented foliage and large flower clusters. It is presumed to have originated in British gardens as a cross between S. japonica var. japonica and S. anquetilia.
Two cultivars are available. The male clone, 'Kew Green', produces exceptionally large, pyramidal inflorescences composed of strongly fragrant, cream-coloured flowers, and its bright new foliage stands out among shade-tolerant evergreens. It has a broad, spreading growth form and a mature height of approximately 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft), making it suited for use in sizeable woodland or semi-shaded garden settings. The female clone, 'Isabella', reaches at least 3 m (9.8 ft) and spreads wide. It produces white, fully expanding 4-5-merous flowers. Its fruit is bright red and its leaves notably broader than those of 'Kew Green'. The evergreen foliage is spicy and lemon-scented. It blooms in spring. It prefers shade and moist loam over light, sandy soil. It is easily propagated by cuttings.
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