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On its way out?

SpecialBranch1SpecialBranch1 Posts: 25
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Hi, 
I have a large plant in my from gardens which gets more or less full sun. The flower colour looks very faded compared to others ones I have noticed and a small section of the leaves are starting to fade as well. 

As a complete beginner, the plant came with the house :) I’m not sure what the plant is and if it’s in decline. Any help would be welcome. Attached image is of the worst of it. 

Thanks 

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,542
    it's a skimmia. They often look like that. Give it a liquid feed in a few weeks when the danger of frost has passed
    Devon.
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,295
    agree, skimmias always look sick to me


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • SpecialBranch1SpecialBranch1 Posts: 25
    Thank you.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 53,932
    They also do better in shade and with plenty of moisture. It's not the best site for it if it's in full sun.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • SpecialBranch1SpecialBranch1 Posts: 25
    Mmm all my sun loving plants are in the shade and vice versa! 
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,542
    SpecialBranch1 said:
    Mmm all my sun loving plants are in the shade and vice versa! 
    good time of year to swap them round.
    Devon.
  • SpecialBranch1SpecialBranch1 Posts: 25
    Can you swap very large ones? The skimmia is about 4 feet high and wide!
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 53,932
    SpecialBranch1 said:
    Mmm all my sun loving plants are in the shade and vice versa! 
    Can you move your house instead, S.Branch?   ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • SpecialBranch1SpecialBranch1 Posts: 25
    :) 
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