Beginner Gardening: Can someone tell me what this is?, 1 by EmmyC

EmmyC wrote:
Thank you, everyone. Sorry I'm so late in acknowledging the messages. I'm including a picture of the plant this year. Definitely not as attractive now. I never pruned. RCN, since you said you pruned in July, I'll give it a try.

The fact that it can be potted and is good in shade and sun means I can "dress up" a very boring front yard. I'm not good enough at gardening to have the shrubs removed and depend on my skills. I'll post a pic of the front of the house next.