Holly

This standard variegated Holly bush was at Nursery when I visited the other day-- I did fancy buying it until I saw it's price !! So I compromised !! looking around the Nursery I saw a smaller one in need of TLC and bargained , got it at a very reasonable price !! So very pleased with myself

I am not looking forward to today as I am off to the orthopaedic hospital (on the Welsh/Shropshire boarder) for a bone scan re osteoporosis . Thankfully my friend is taking me as I could not drive there myself

[Paula W]

I'm sure it will flourish with some tlc. They are pretty slow growing aren't they? Suppose that's why they are expensive. Good luck with the scan Beryl.

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Nicely done. We rescue weedy plants and nurture them along. Sometimes we succeed and sometimes we don't. Fingers crossed that your scan goes smoothly.

[Pam Knowler]

Well done beryl on your bargain - I always look at the "end of season" stand and often get some bargains. Good luck with your scan today - I hope you get good news!!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely holly bush. Hope all goes well with the scan.

[Rick Schies]

Really, I did not realize that was a pricey shrub

[Carol W]

I am always buying the plants that look like they need a bit of love. No wonder my garden isn't flourishing the way it should do! Hope the scan goes well, Beryl.

[Cathy Donohoue]

Wonderful holly shot. Nice composition.

[Kd Wallis]

It looks beautiful!! How nice that a friend went with you to your appointment!!

[carol white]

Nicely captured!! Good luck with the scan,definitely worth having,to prevent problems later on.I've been on medication for 10 years,since I broke my wrist in a fall.

[Ivan]

Lovely shrub - best wishes, Beryl.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice capture!

[Sian B]

Hyfryd Beryl ! Dymuniadau gorau gyda'r sgan.

[Pete]

Nice to see you didn't beat about the bush, Beryl

[Beryl Lloyd]

@pamknowler Thanks Pam - unfortunately just checking on extent have been on steroids for some time & on anti med to protect against further dev. of osteoporosis !! Now a wait of 6-8 wks before results !

[Hazel A]

Look forward to seeing your new holly in your garden shots next year. Hope all goes well with the scan

[🐞Lucy Dolittle]

I am sure you will bring your bargain holly new life with your green fingers. Hope all is ok with the bone scan. Fingers crossed!

[Eileen]

I bought myself this Holly a couple of days ago ... it's called Golden King and I knew it from my flower- arranging days. The funny thing is - it is a female plant and the male is called Golden ( or is it Silver?) Queen!

[Beryl Lloyd]

@smiffy37 QUITE RIGHT Eileen -- It is the Golden King (femail) and the similar male plant is known as the Silver Queen !! and coincidentally the knowledge was also gained from my flower arranging days !!