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Is this elderflower?

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DarlingCoffee · 09/06/2019 10:56

Hello, we have this bush in our garden which is now in flower and the bees love it. I am hoping it’s elderflower but I have a feeling it’s not. Could anyone identify for me please? Thank you

Is this elderflower?
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GrumpyMiddleAgedWoman · 09/06/2019 10:58

No. Maybe some sort of virbirnum, I'm not sure.

But deffo not elderflower.

MyNewBearTotoro · 09/06/2019 11:00

It’s hard to tell from that picture alone. There’s a good blog here with clear pictures that should help with your identification .

BigusBumus · 09/06/2019 11:04

That's not Elderflower as they have separate "flat umbrella" type flowers, as in the picture.

Hard to tell from your photo as its a bit too close up, but i would say either a white Buddleia or a white lilac.

Is this elderflower?
DarlingCoffee · 09/06/2019 11:25

Thank you all. It doesn’t smell of anything so regretfully can’t be a lilac. Here’s a better photo I hope. Thank you for all your suggestions I’m checking them all out.

Is this elderflower?
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Sofasurfingsally · 09/06/2019 11:26

Escallonia iveyi or ligustrum sinense?

SeaRabbit · 09/06/2019 12:49

It could be a Deutzia - we have a pale pink one that the bees adore and it's flowering now.

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