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Skimmia japonica Thunb. Japanese skimmia · Ornamentals · bred by Johan Smits

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The bush has a compact, dense form and reaches a height of 100–130 cm. Leaves 10–13 cm long and 2–5 cm wide have a lanceolate or oval shape, a smooth glossy surface, blunt or sharp tips, and an entire margin.

Small bell-shaped flowers are gathered in paniculate inflorescences. Their color is grayish-green with brownish-cream shades and brown-purple specks. The plant's winter hardiness corresponds to zone 6, implying tolerance to temperatures down to -9°C.

The plant is used in garden design, for patio decoration, and as a potted indoor crop. Cut inflorescences maintain their decorative qualities in water for about a week. It is a dioecious plant, which is important to consider for fruiting and ensuring decorative qualities.

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Johan Smits 5 Developed the variety
Applicant
Quanthurium B.V. 7 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Quanthurium B.V. 7 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20090087
Terminated
  1. Application filed 19 January 2009
  2. Registered 23 May 2011
  3. Entry closed 21 June 2023

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