I have brought a stem inside now so let's see what secrets the flowers gie us. thanks so much for the lively debate. I'll post again once I have some flowers !
Thanks GardenerSuze ! If it is that, it looks lovely. I put some in a glass in the kitchen and it has grown a very good root system so I'll pop this new one in the from garden once the weather warms up a bit.
@JAYJARDIN I'm not surprised it has grown easily from a cutting, as I mentioned earlier it often suckers. I don't recall seeing the flowers, it's season of interest is probably spring when the new leaves emerge. A golden colour with a hint of reddish/pink would be my description.
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@JAYJARDIN Just to add it does look close to the edge of the path. It's suckers can become a problem too as they can form a thicket. You might see them emerging in the gravel or lawn when it becomes established. So continued maintenance is necessary. I did cut one back late autumn each year and cleared the suckers. It is a plant I don't remember seeing years ago.
Sorbaria Sem will be used in GC's this spring, a great addition to their displays. They won't let on that it will sucker and many more gardeners will plant it unaware of problems to come. Best planted in a large border, some shade and with other tough plants. It's lovely spring leaves can be enjoyed and then in summer, other planting in the foreground can take over. It's green leaves will provide a good backdrop.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
Pic.1. Looks as if it might be Corylopsis spicata. Just coming into flower now. The flowers have a lovely scent. If it is, I am jealous, I have tried to grow it a couple of times and lost it.
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Alternate leaves , big flower buds.
A strong contender.
Time will tell.
The first plant has started to get some leaves but no flowers as everyone thought. Would someone able to ID it from these photos?
Many thanks
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I did cut one back late autumn each year and cleared the suckers. It is a plant I don't remember seeing years ago.
Sorbaria Sem will be used in GC's this spring, a great addition to their displays. They won't let on that it will sucker and many more gardeners will plant it unaware of problems to come. Best planted in a large border, some shade and with other tough plants. It's lovely spring leaves can be enjoyed and then in summer, other planting in the foreground can take over. It's green leaves will provide a good backdrop.
I'd agree it looks like a Sorbaria.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...