I haven't killed my Skimmia yet. by ladymagpie

I haven't killed my Skimmia yet.

Back in October my big Brother gave me a Skimmia plant for my birthday. Of course a few days later I was left with digging a hole in my front garden, adding some compost, and putting the plant in place. I gave it a stern talking to and retired to the warmth of the lounge.

Well a couple of months later I'm pleased to report that it's doing well and I haven't managed to kill it, a trait I'm more than likely to doing. I'm not the best gardener in the world and could kill a weed just by looking at it, so to see this Skimmia flourishing gives me a great pleasure. It is good however that me garden could fit on a postage stamp.

Definitely best viewed with the dark background.
The plant looks quite happy where you have placed it. Nice shot!
December 8th, 2014  
A really lovely composed shot.
December 8th, 2014  
A lovely plant 🌿 and composition. Fav!! 😃
December 8th, 2014  
Lovely shot
December 8th, 2014  
It looks very well indeed, Heather, much better than mine! Which way does it face? Nicely captured too.
December 8th, 2014  
@fjmom @thresheg @carolmw @ziggy77 Thank you all for your comments and FAV's, always like to read your thoughts.

@rubicon Thanks Lynn, it's looks south so in the Summer will get the sunshine all day.
December 8th, 2014  
Well done!!! That is a beautiful healthy plant!
December 8th, 2014  
It looks good. we have one too - no disrespect but impossible to kill I think!!!!!!!
December 8th, 2014  
it is flourishing well! Glad to see you didn't kill it ;)
December 8th, 2014  
nice plant nice picture
December 8th, 2014  
It's doing very well and looks very healthy! Lovely shot and I love the frame you have put on it - Fav
December 8th, 2014  
@lynnilou @quietpurplehaze @nicoleterheide @philcameron59 @rosiekind Thank you all, your so kind with your comments, checked my fingers and they are not green yet.
December 8th, 2014  
Your thumb has turned green :) Well done!
December 8th, 2014  
Good on you for its survivability - and still blooming too. Nice shot.
December 8th, 2014  
Small garden, not many weeds. It's a win win. FAV
December 8th, 2014  
How unusual and pretty! Love the crimson berries! Glad it's doing well.
December 8th, 2014  
Excellent capture of this very happy plant - nicely done!
December 9th, 2014  
I guess the stern talking to was "stand tall and look good". This plant is very obedient. Well done.
December 9th, 2014  
It's thriving! It must be warmer there. Its a happy plant.
December 9th, 2014  
@ladymagpie Mine looks south too but it isn't happy like yours - you obviously have green fingers!
December 9th, 2014  
What do you mean you haven't killed it yet. Are you panning a foul murder, or will it be not so benign neglect! Love the shot
December 10th, 2014  
Very lovely!
December 11th, 2014  
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