Another one for identification

[Sheal]

Any ideas on the plant in the foreground please? It's not part of the shrub behind it.

 

[Tetters]

Not at all sure about this one, but it reminds me of some kind of Knotweed - Himalayan balsam ??

 

[Sheal]

Thanks @Tetters. Here's another pic of the base. It looks a little woody to me, perhaps a shrub?

 

[Tetters]

Thanks @Tetters. Here's another pic of the base. It looks a little woody to me, perhaps a shrub?

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Ah!! Now I think it may well be Leycesteria formosa . If so, the stems will be hollow, and the flowers will look like this It is pretty when it first flowers, but then the birds will eat it and not only spread seeds all over the garden, but poo bright red all over your washing, your car, everything else, and look like the scene of a murder. PITA

 

[Sheal]

Thanks Tetter's that looks a strong possibility. I'll tell my daughter to keep an eye out for flowers.

 

[Sheal]

Another picture of the shrub in question, top right. I'm now thinking Azalea. The shoot in the original pic is attached but doesn't seem to resemble the mother plant, perhaps it should be removed.



Excuse the state of the bed. Although it sits outside my daughter's home it's managed by an estate landscaper. Doesn't say much for the landscapers abilities does it? Daughter wants to take over management of the bed and replant most of it.

 

[Logan]

Could you do a close up pic please, can't see it well.

 

[Sheal]

I'll try @Logan but my daughter's not around for a couple of days.

 

[Logan]

Ok @Sheal do it when you can.