Collection Details

Skimmia


Reference collection, Scientific

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew - Wakehurst Place

West Sussex

Description

NC Skimmia is located in the ornamental gardens near to the mansion. Groups of varieties can be found near the Chapel, in the specimen beds and in the kangaroo pen. Guide dogs only allowed.

Contact

Jo Wenham

Address

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew - Wakehurst Place

Ardingly

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

RH17 6TN

Telephone

01444 894067

E-mail

j.wenham@kew.org

Website

www.kew.org

Statistics

4 species
44 cultivars
50 taxa

Best time to view

Apr for flowers, Oct-Mar for berries.

Opening Times

See website or phone for details.

Entry

See website or phone for details.

Directions

Exit M23 J10 onto A264; take B2028 at Dukes Head public house through Turners Hill, entrance signposted.

  • Disabled access
  • No dogs allowed
  • WC
  • Light Refreshments
  • Parking
  • Plant sales
  • Talks
Skimmia japonica'Wakehurst White'
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