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A beautiful plant spotted in the Japanese Garden in Cottered, Herts, this year, my first visit. An incredible garden! I would love to know what this plant is please.. Thanks. Judi..

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Reply from christine wilmot

It looks a bit like an Acer seedling!

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Reply from Judi Samuels Garden Design

Here are some more images.. Thanks, Judi..

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Reply from ELAINE HUTSON

If it is about 3-4 ft tall, it could be a hibiscus moscheutos, it blooms late Sept-Oct, check and look at the leaves, I had one called Lord Baltimore, that had similar leaves, they are coming up with newer varieties every year, they love sun and moisture.

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Reply from ELAINE HUTSON

Not a hibiscus, looks like a coppiced shrub, a species i am not familiar with. I looked up viburnums, liquidamber and a few acers, nothing matched. I hope someone can come up with a name, sure is pretty.

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Reply from Judi Samuels Garden Design

Thanks Elaine, I did try contacting the head gardener at the japanese garden but she didn't come back to me. Longing to know what this plant's name is so I can source some for myself and clients! The red colour stems are so beautiful with the pink-red tones in the leaves.. Best wishes, Judi.. :-)

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Reply from jaytee

It made me think physocarpus of some kind.....a dark one in the early stages of spring growth.... I googled and found this pic....giving the link here hope it works if you copy and paste

http://jardin-perdu.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Physocarpus-Diable-D%E2%80%99or.jpg

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Reply from Judi Samuels Garden Design

Thanks very much Jaytee for idea.. shall have a look. Best wishes, Judi.. :-)

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Reply from Ben's Botanics

Looks like Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum' that's been cut hard back to me...

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Reply from Judi Samuels Garden Design

Thanks very much Ben for identifying this plant for me! Much appreciated, well done you! Best wishes, Judi.. :-)

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Reply from Nicola

Hi Judi, here is Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum' in Shoot. Can you please add your images to the plant page? Ours aren't very good. Many thanks Nicola

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Reply from Judi Samuels Garden Design

Will do Nicola!

Judi.. :-)

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Reply from Alexia at Blooming Marvellous Plants

I dont know but I can see why you want to know - it's lovely. I hope someone gives you the answer so I can get some for our nursery (and my own garden)!

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Reply from Judi Samuels Garden Design

Hi.. that would be great if you sold it too. The plant has now been identified as Acer cappodicucum 'Rubrum'.. hoorah! Now to purchase! Best wishes, Judi.. :-)