mystery plant with amazing smell

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  1. lilyloularh

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    I discovered this plant while waiting for the taxi out side the pub!!!!
    it has one of the most wonderfull fragrance and its in flower in Jan. in the uk!!!
    it reminds me very much of frangipani, its growing as a bush.
    i hope someone knows the name of this variety so i can find and plant more, as it is such a wonderful smell in the winter.
    my fingers are crossed.....
     

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    pierrot Active Member 10 Years

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    hello

    looks like a daphne species
     
  3. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    chimera Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    maybe Dapne odora 'Marginata' ?
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    No doubt about it.
     
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    Hi,
    Definitly odora aureomarginata. I had one in my last garden. Fantastic scent! Can be slow growing and best to be careful with it when planting. They seem to resent being moved. Also, don't be tempted to 'tease' the roots when planting. They hate it!
     
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    chimera Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    D. odora 'Aureomarginata' { syn. 'Marginata' } to save any confusion
     
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    alex66 Rising Contributor Maple Society 10 Years

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    hi why not Weigela florida variegata?
     
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    chimera Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Blooming time, comes to mind first.
     
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    pierrot Active Member 10 Years

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    size and shape of the flowers also discount weigela
     
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    alex66 Rising Contributor Maple Society 10 Years

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    Yes Pierrot I see in Dafne marginata in my garden whit ligts not have leaves acuminate but branchs ,is similar to photo of Lily I have Weigelia variegata but in this period not have leaves!alex66
     
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    M. D. Vaden Active Member 10 Years

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    Sometime, compare the twig of Wiegela and Daphne - without flowers on either.

    You will notice that the stems look much different.

    The Daphne tends to be a broadleaf evergreen too: one with a strong fragrance.
     

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