tall multi-stem shrub, small pink flowers - Vancouver BC

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  1. Georgia Strait

    Georgia Strait Generous Contributor

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    i am going to try to attach some photos jpg

    this is an old shrub - came with the garden in Greater Vancouver BC area

    it is approx 8 to 10 feet tall with a multi-stem and the top of the branches cascade outward - width is approx 6 feet diameter.

    it blooms now (late May in to June)

    blooms are small, trumpet shape, clustered, each bloom about size of a nickel coin
    pale pink color

    blooms have no remarkable scent
    bees like it

    leaves are small and - i believe - are deciduous - though I might be mistaken on that point

    there are no berries or anything like that.

    I know it is not ocean spray (the wild shrub), lilac, mock orange, rhodo, or wigelia (spell?)

    if you know the latin name, I would sure appreciate the info

    thank you
     

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    Kolkwitzia amabilis.
     
  3. Georgia Strait

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    solved~!
    and so promptly
    thank you!

    I think it was planted in circa 1968 -
    it looks great for 2 weeks (bloom time, June) and offers some shade and safe haven for feeder birds and towhee birds to hop about in
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    it's a bit messy the rest of the year ... small dried-up twigs and old flowers fall off it - however, it's very easy to get along with - not much water, not much food - etc.
     

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