Can someone identify this for me?

19 years ago

We have 2 in our back yard; they used to be draped over an arbor. They are about 15 ft tall, very leggy deciduous bushes. The flowers are about 3/4 inch wide and are ALL over the bush right now, just opening up. They do not have strong scent.

Links to "Name that Plant" photos in the gallery:

http://photos.gardenweb.com/garden/galleries/2007/06/love_this_but_what_is_it.html?cat=name_that_plant

http://photos.gardenweb.com/garden/galleries/2007/06/i_love_it_but_what_is_it.html?cat=name_that_plant

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buyorsell888
19 years ago
Kolkwitzia amabilis otherwise known as Beauty Bush would be my guess
reg_pnw7
19 years ago
My guess is Kolkwitzia too as they're in full bloom right now and fit the general description but the flowers in the photo are way too purple - is that color accurate? Kolkwitzia are pink and white flowers. Aptly named as Beauty Bush.
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aftermidnight Zone7b B.C. Canada
19 years ago
My Kolkwitzia a. is blooming now, and the flowers don't look anything like the photo's above. I don't have a picture of my own to post but I googled it and it's the same as mine. Whatever the above shrub is, it's lovely and I would also like to know what it is.

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Here is a link that might be useful: Beauty Bush
aftermidnight Zone7b B.C. Canada
19 years ago
Could this possibly be a Deutzia, I googled a couple that may be the shrub in question. Deutzia X magnifica 'Tourbillon' and Deutzia X kalmifolia 'Magician'. Can anyone confirm either of these choices?

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JudyWWW
19 years ago
Deutzia x hybrida 'Magician' I got mine at Heronswood spring of '04. One of my very most favorite plants.....the pink is so soft and deep....almost a dusty rose but a tiny bit brighter. Blooms last a long time and miracle of miracles my deer have never touched it!
Last fall I bought another deutzia, 'Chardonnay Pearls' at Gosslers. I was attracted by its bright yellow foliage and deer resistance....plain white flowers are nice but nothing like the beauty of Magician. jwww