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Identifying this shrub

GillyWilly2GillyWilly2 Posts: 19
in Problem solving

Hello, I have this shrub planted into the ground in the middle of my patio.  It doesn't look too healthy and I don't know how to treat it as I don't know what it is.  Some leaves are variegated, some green and some red, it flowers and has red berries.

Can anyone help please?? Thanks

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  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698

    Nandina domestica, possibly. They often don't look too healthy.

    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • GillyWilly2GillyWilly2 Posts: 19

    Great, thanks very much for quick response!!

  • GardenmaidenGardenmaiden Posts: 1,126

    Nandina, little white flowers then berries. The older leaves always look red compared to the newer ones.

  • Chrissy the gardenerChrissy the gardener Posts: 1,072

    Nandina domestica for sure, a woodland plant. Nandina firepower in my opinion is a better specimen .

  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,064

    You could cut out all the tallest stems at the base.  This would leave more light and air for the shorter ones and stimulate fresh new stems and foliage.  Give it a good drink of liquid seaweed or tomato fertiliser and a handful of slow release feed such as blood fish and bone or pelleted chicken manure.

    That should perk it up.

    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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  • GillyWilly2GillyWilly2 Posts: 19

    Thanks to everyone - great help.  Now I am spending more time at home and getting involved in the garden I'll be back for more help.

  • Rhod CromptonRhod Crompton Posts: 160

    Definitely Nandina domestica, commonly known as heavenly bamboo! Nice plant with good all year interest 

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