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Can you help identify a plant for me?

32 replies

NigellaTheUndomesticGoddess · 14/06/2008 14:29

came out of work last night and there was a delicious smell in the air. tracked it down to a shrub in the car park. It had little white flowers all over it and smelled something like juicy fruit bubble gum but much nicer.
any ideas>?

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MrsMuddle · 14/06/2008 15:04

Jasmine?

AllieBongo · 14/06/2008 15:06

I think i have one. mock orange

NigellaTheUndomesticGoddess · 14/06/2008 18:00

sorry no not either. the petals were in 4s and more pointy than that.

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2loudboys · 15/06/2008 20:37

This one

Or this one

Or even this?

NigellaTheUndomesticGoddess · 15/06/2008 22:10

i don't think so - i was sniffing mock orang today - it's similar but the petals are different - willl take photo tomorrow.

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Pannacotta · 15/06/2008 22:24

WOuld also say Mock Orange as they are flowering now and have a lovely scent. There are lots of different types.
Hope we can tell from your photo tomorrow...

Heifer · 15/06/2008 22:31

this?

VeniVidiVickiQV · 15/06/2008 22:33

What are the leaves like on the plant? Colour, shape and size?

VeniVidiVickiQV · 15/06/2008 22:33

Mock orange was my first thought too. Got one in my front garden and it's smelling gorgeous.

VeniVidiVickiQV · 15/06/2008 22:35

choisya?

Swedes · 15/06/2008 22:36

Jasmine? A bit early for most Jasmine to flower but possible?

NigellaTheUndomesticGoddess · 15/06/2008 22:36

similar VVV - very small - much more than a clematis Heifer.

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 15/06/2008 22:39

this

NigellaTheUndomesticGoddess · 15/06/2008 22:40

nearly. from what i can remember the petals are qite chunky - almost waxy.

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 15/06/2008 22:42

pittosporum?

VeniVidiVickiQV · 15/06/2008 22:43

better picture

NigellaTheUndomesticGoddess · 15/06/2008 22:44

oh very possibly. hey you're good VVV. i'm V impressed.

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 15/06/2008 22:47

ah well....shucks thank you

shameless plug

NigellaTheUndomesticGoddess · 15/06/2008 22:49

you mean my tomatoes shouldn't be in growbags?
will read the rest tomorrow. but yes - am still impressed.

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ButterflyMcQueen · 15/06/2008 22:49

vicki i am loving your blog and i am NOT a blog lover

can i link it to my desktop?

VeniVidiVickiQV · 15/06/2008 22:54

oooh thank you!

I dont know Butterfly....I'm sure you could. I dont know how you would - if that's what you are asking though! LittleLapin would know stuff like that!

Swedes · 15/06/2008 22:57

VVV Your gardening blog is lovely.

policywonk · 15/06/2008 23:02

Swedes, have you had a chance to dig out that courgette chutney recipe?

Swedes · 15/06/2008 23:11

Policywonk - Will go and get it right now.

policywonk · 15/06/2008 23:15

Thanks darling. No rush, am going to bed now. Night x