Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', Male, 1/2L Spirits hapa zome (Japanese expressive art

hapa zome (Japanese expressive art of smashing plants into fabric to extract natural dyes) and wax resist

the foliage has a last hurrah turning yellow

and soft green and hardwood stalks can be held firmly in place by being stuck into the bed of brass pins

hence the notes of tobacco in the scent

it is perfect for additional seating around the dining table

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', Male, 1/2L Spirits hapa zome (Japanese expressive artSkimmia japonica Rubella is an attractive evergreen shrub that produces an abundance of burgundy red flower buds in autumn, which remain like tiny clusters of berries throughout the winter and open as small white flowers in spring. The shapely leaves of the scented, evergreen foliage provide a glossy, dark foil.