2007-05-21 13:58:03 · 4 answers · asked by Jonathan M 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Panicle hydrangea or hibiscus maybe.
Try looking here and see if you can identify it:
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/shrubselector/sort.cfm?fn=tolerance
2007-05-21 14:05:02 · answer #1 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably some variety of Red Horsechestnut ( Aesculus x carnea) or Red Buckeye ( A. pavia) The most widely planted one, & likely what you saw, is A. x carnea ' Briotii'. Unfortunately only blooms for about a week . Wish it was longer , as it can be spectacular .
This it? Noticed some variation in color while looking for pics . Might be lighter in shade, or some different variants masquerading as 'Briotii' circulating in the trade . (???) Have only seen it in full sun. Looks like this pic: http://www.vivaibreda.it/cultivated-plants/aesculus-carnea-briotii.htm
Buttterfly bush (Buddleia) probably wouldn't be in bloom yet . Here's a pic of the plant (sorry- b&w) http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=7022&rendTypeId=4
& the flowers:http://s7ondemand5.scene7.com/is/image/ParkSeed/40043?$wg_thumbnail$
2007-05-21 21:11:55 · answer #2 · answered by mikeinportc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be a pink butterfly bush.
They also come in a bluish purple color and white. As the name suggests they are great for attracting butterflies. I have one in my back yard. They get about 6' tall and about 6' in diameter.
You can find them at most garden centers Lowe's and Menard's usually carry them. I know Lowe's does.
2007-05-22 09:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would help to see a pic...maybe an oakleaf hydrangea?
2007-05-21 21:07:49 · answer #4 · answered by trickee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋