Here we go... help!

Hi, I've got a bunch of shrubs and after going through many books I just cannot identify them. They start to look similar to one type for example but then the leaf will be the wrong shape.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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3. (Is this a mint?)



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5. (The purple one)



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7. (Is this a type of Rhodedendron?)



8. (I was thinking a Buddleja but the flowers don't seem to be drooping down)

 

Hi Noisy cat. I'll give you my thoughts. I can be corrected happily by the others if need be

1. - Rose

2 - Hydrangea

3. - Mint

4 - Some sort of creeping conifr Sorry don't know the name....sorry

5. - Smoke bush (Cotinus)

6- - Weigela

7 - I don't know but it is not Rhododendron

8 - Weigala different form from the first (I think)

 

No 5 looks a lot like my Berberis

 

Jovi you are absoulutely right. I need to wear my glasses :lollol:

 

Not often I get one right :yho:

I love my daily visits on here, the knowledge you all have is amazing, I've learned a lot and had some great advice.

Thanks everyone.

 

2. Hydrangea
3. Escallonia Left, Viburnum top right, main possibly Teuchrium
4. Don't do conifers but could be Taxus
5. Berberis thunbergia atropurpurea
6. Weigela florida folis purpureis
7. Amelanchier
8 Weigela, probably Bristol Ruby

 

Cheers! Great response in such short time! I've got a long way to go!