In The Garden: Landscape shrub with pink flowers

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by lizardmarsh, Jul 29, 2019.

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    It brings to mind Japanese Spirea. Difficult for me to be sure without clearer pictures.
     
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    Margot Renowned Contributor 10 Years

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    Could it be Centrantus ruber - Red Valerian?
     
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    The leaves in OP's pics seem to be alternate, although it is veeery difficult to see. This alone would exclude Red Valerian as possible id.
     
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    That is an herbaceous plant with conical flower heads and larger, simpler leaves. This is the Spiraea japonica that was first suggested.
     
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    Thank you all very much!
     
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    Annual pruning of established specimens to 4-5 in. from the ground right before new growth starts in spring is recommended.
     
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    Thank you very much. Probably August pruning won't make for a happy plant then.
     

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