What is this bush, please...

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..and can I take a cutting from it, put in a big outdoor pot and it will grow nicely? There's a last pink flower at the centre left there which I hope might help someone identify it. I'm a bit clueless when it comes to stuff like this... ta!

It's a hydrangea

Looks like a hydrangea to me. Someone with a bit more knowledge will be along in a minute, but if it is, I think they are easy to take cuttings from.

Oh brilliant –thank you! Would I take a cutting from down near the ground, or does it really matter?

There is plenty of info online and Monty Don has a video on YouTube

Here's the video I have them bookmarked!

I'm a perfectly competent gardener, but sometimes it's just reassuring to have Monty to talk you through it!

Lovely, that video is very simple. Thank you!