and arbours in cottage
Euonymus japonicus 'Benkomasaki' is a is tough and undemanding architectural shrub
pale pink flowers bloom in autumn
double flowers blooming in late spring
Acer palmatum Sango-kaku or Coral Bark Maple
Skimmia japonica 'Finchy' - 70-80cm, 10lt 4ft-6ft | 1.5m-2m and arbours in cottageSkimmia japonica 'Finchy' is an upright, bushy, evergreen shrub with elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, star shaped, creamy white flowers blooming in spring from small, green flower buds. Its a male variety that doesnt bear fruit. Female skimmias require a male plant nearby to produce berries. Skimmia japonica 'Finchy' grows best in moderately fertile, chalky or loamy, slightly acidic, moist, well drained soils. It