In message , imdavies
writes

The first has large pink fluffy flowers and I am fairly sure they are
some sort of spirea but don't know which sub species and hence don't
know when best to prune.

Spiraea salicifolia agg., but that includes several species and hybrids.

The second I have never seen before, they have long thin blue green,
almost aqua, leaves. There is no sign of any flowers yet but they do
have a stunning deep red/purple stem.

pictures can be seen at 'Picasa Web Albums - Ian Davies - Can anyone
id...' (http://bit.ly/pcJl5j)

Thanks in advance.


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Stewart Robert Hinsley