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What plant smells of Battenberg cake?

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orderinformation · 14/08/2013 19:32

Walked past some plants today and one had a glorious smell just like Battenberg cake. I really want one for my garden. Any ideas what it might be?

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mignonette · 14/08/2013 19:40

Could be the tender annual Heliotrope which smells of cherry pie/Marzipan/vanillan.

My namesake Mignonette has a raspberry/vanilla scent too.

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orderinformation · 14/08/2013 20:10

There was a. If bush nearby with little yellow Pom Pom flowers but I don't know if that was where the smell came from. It was divine!

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mignonette · 14/08/2013 21:03

Cytisus Battandieri- the Pineapple Broom or Buddleja Globosa. Have a google at photos as could be either of those.

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orderinformation · 15/08/2013 19:15

I don't think it was either of those. Any other? Wish I'd taken a pic.

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TheNoodlesIncident · 15/08/2013 22:18

Could it be Mimosa?

mimosa pics

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orderinformation · 15/08/2013 23:41

Yes!!! Mimosa. You found it. Thank you. It was divine.

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mummaemma · 16/08/2013 08:26

is that the same as acacia dealbata? We had a lovely tree for a about 4 years. Grew really quickly. but sadly died one cold winter :-(

Boomba · 24/08/2013 14:25

Wow! I saw your thread title and my mouth started watering! I really want one too, now!

But they are Acacia trees, right? There's loads of different types, anyone know the smelliest? And, do you have to grow in a greenhouse?

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