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Anyone know what this shrub is please?

Daves mumDaves mum Posts: 4
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imageThis shrub has been in my garden for years but I've never been able to identify it. It can grow quite tall, about 6 feet, and when left to grow has these clusters of flowers. They show from about July and stay on til the first frosts.

Last edited: 25 September 2016 10:23:15

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  • Daves mumDaves mum Posts: 4

    imageAnother photo of the flower clusters

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    Phygelius I think, Dave's mum image

    No idea which one - I don't grow them I'm afraid.

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Daves mumDaves mum Posts: 4

    Thank you. My curiosity has been satisfied. Much appreciated.

  • Daves mumDaves mum Posts: 4

    image I've now found the variety. Its called African Queen. So now I know how to care for it

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    I had 3 different colour ones but now only the red survive.  They are not completely hardy in the UK so winter protection is advisable.

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • Joyce21Joyce21 Posts: 15,489

    In late spring, cut it back by two thirds. I've had a cream one and a red one for about six years.

    SW Scotland
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