Physocarpus opulifolius "Diablo"

Gosh that doesn't happen to mine.

Excellent.

Nice to know you're doing your bit for the butterfly population.

Does this shrub have a common name ? I often find
searching for a particular plant by its latin name so hard,
as growers use common names.
Thanks.

Its also known as ninebark but it isn't usually listed as that anywhere

I try Waddy. :) And I hadn't seen a Red Admiral for a long, long time so I was delighted to see seven !! But I think it may have been a one off as I have only seen a couple of butterflies on the shrub since then. Still plenty of bees though.

Pleased you saw the Bees DF. It means there are no chemicals sprayed around that garden. Bees are affected by these chemicals, and lose their ability to navigate back to the nest/hive and die.
The variable weather has not helped any of us get started this season. Butterflies are the same.
I feel the cold now I am 88. Am getting a boiler suit for
next winter. I understand they are much warmer to work in.

Good idea Diane - it will keep the draughts out!

I try not to use any chemicals if I can help it Diane. And the shrub is in my garden.