Bush I once saw, can you help me? (flowers, butterflies, yard) - Garden -Trees, Grass, Lawn, Flowers, Irrigation, Landscaping... - City-Data Forum

lizloh · 08-20-2009, 03:45 PM

I delivered a pizza to a woman who had a bush in her yard with small white (from what I remember) trumpet-like, very dainty, and pretty flowers. I remember they reminded me of little butterflies or fairies!!! It was very pretty and she couldn't remember what is was called but that she bought it at, like, Meijer or WalMart or something. Please help!!
I'm being haunted by it's beauty!!!!
I have to see it again

azoria · 08-20-2009, 03:49 PM

Abelia?

B4U · 08-20-2009, 03:49 PM

Contact your local extention service. They'll know plants that do well in your area and may be able to narrow it down for you. Height of the plant (overall size), leaf shape, size & texture, did the flowers have scent? The more info you give them, the better they'll help you.

Good luck and let us know what you find.

DLK55 · 08-20-2009, 03:52 PM

Maybe a White Knight Weigela? They usually bloom in spring but can make a comeback in late summer.

Towhee · 08-20-2009, 04:20 PM

I am thinking Abelia also. They are fragrant, and hummingbirds love them. They bloom all summer here.

paperhouse · 08-21-2009, 04:45 AM

Guara? It comes in white and pink. Though in MI, I would assume it's more annual than perennial. It's a native to TX and LA. So I could be wrong with my guess.

Nicotiana?

PeterRabbit · 08-23-2009, 10:26 PM

Go to her house again and take a camera. Post the pic.

Elke Mariotti · 08-23-2009, 11:25 PM

did it look anything like this? I had posted a request for help in identifying it in June...

Luvvarkansas · 08-24-2009, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elke Mariotti

did it look anything like this? I had posted a request for help in identifying it in June...

Well, what was it....was it a beauty bush (kolkwitzia amabilis)?

I love those "what is it?" posts for some reason.

Elke Mariotti · 08-24-2009, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luvvarkansas

Well, what was it....was it a beauty bush (kolkwitzia amabilis)?

I love those "what is it?" posts for some reason.

Awesome! Thank you

Finally the correct "diagnosis"

There had been a few guesses but none of them seemed right (and I know it's tough to tell just from photos!), but after googling the name you posted, I discovered you hit the nail on the head...
And my Beauty Bush must be truly mature - it has to be at least 15 ft tall. In full bloom it's absolutely...beautiful

If anyone on Long Island wants a small one, let me know - I have "babies"