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This bush? grew from a 3-4" ground level stump that was left by the previous home owners when an oak fell on this mystery bush so it could have been a large shrub or small tree. It has grown to 3'-4' high and wide in just under 4yrs. Was likely originally planted in the 50s or 60s. Slender, medium pink trumpets bloom in the spring (see the Dogwood petals on the ground). Zone 6/Western CT, acid soil, south facing. It's a very pretty bush with good greenery through the summer and fall. Thanks in advance for all suggestions and info.

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ThankGod4Gardening writes: Definately a Weigelia. I'm not surprised that it came back from a stump...I've had to cut one of mine back like that after it was damaged--now it's back to beautiful! They are very dependable here in Zone 5. There are many, many cultivars. I love them so much that I have at least 5 varieties. Posted: 3:03 am on February 27th
MickiSm writes: I agree. It certainly looks like a Weigelia. They are beautiful and hardy even in Northwestern B.C. Canada. Posted: 1:45 am on February 18th
PaulaFrechette writes: I would go with the Weigela, it is a very attractive one. Posted: 1:54 pm on February 16th
Dara writes: You're shrub is definately a weigelia.It may be Wine & Roses because of the purple color in the leaves.It is hard to tell from the pecture. I live in Ill. which is zone5,I have 5 weigelia shrubs.They like sun but mine is dappled on the corner of the sw side of my house.These are wonderful low mait. shrubs. All they need is pruning every 2 seasons and some compost each apring or fall.There are quite a few varieties.One of my favs is Monet which is only 1 ft and is pink and green varigated leaves.Very pretty. Posted: 12:08 pm on February 2nd
tatwood writes: Looks like a cultivar of Weigela florida - can't say which cultivar, there are many. 'Dropmore Pink' was popular in the '60's, but it could easily be a different cultivar. Posted: 7:57 am on February 2nd
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