Shrub ID please

No idea what this is, does anyone know please? Flower buds are on it as can be seen, it's about 7 feet tall. If I recall correctly it has pink or red flowers.

 

Weigela maybe?

 

I'm thinking Weigela too.

 

Thanks! Any particular variety? Bearing in mind my existing one is about 7 feet tall with a similar spread.

 

"And no talking at the back! "

 

So, given that another poster has derailed this thread due to his own imaginary rules I'll reiterate my questions:

Thanks! Any particular variety? Bearing in mind my existing one is about 7 feet tall with a similar spread.

Also, are there any online stores where it's particularly recommended to buy Weilega ? I've already looked around and all I can find so far is rather small plants, I would though prefer to buy some that are perhaps 3 or more feet tall (at least). I realise that this adds to the cost but I'd like something that is a decent size already.

 

Thanks, coincidentally I was just looking into that option. I think I'll do both - take some cuttings AND buy a few large plants (if I can find any online that are about 3 feet or more in width and height). That way I have some already fairly well established and others on the way, so to speak.

 

It's really hard to tell which variety before the flowers come out.

I'm in France and I go to a plant nursery as garden centres can be quite expensive. The Weigela I bought at the nursery was about 3 feet tall.

 

Weigela can grow very large...eg the one below!
This one may be Weigela rosea...but cannot be sure.
No idea which one is in your pics above..open flowers would help.

 

You may like this Weigela 'Briant Rubidor' with it's light almost yellow leaves.

Unfortunately I lost this young plant I had because of my poor soil - very sandy loam - but managed to take a cutting that rooted easily in water. I started the cutting off last Autumn and it's now 18 inches tall and looking healthy in a pot.

 

Thanks for the great photos and advice, lovely looking plants. :-)

Regarding taking cuttings, I guess this is best done once they have finished flowering?