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On 19/6/08 16:30, in article , "Astral
Voyager" wrote:

Hi,

Can anyone identify the bush displayed in the linked images.

It is ball shaped and around 9 feet diameter. Normally at this time of year
it looks like a giant snowball. This year however it looks a little 'sad'
and sparse of blossom. This may be due to the weird seasons we have been
having, or possibly affected by development to the rear of my property -
depending on how much its roots spread.

If I can discover what it is then maybe I can nurture it. I would hate to
lose it by inattention as it has sentimental value - it being gifted and
planted by my sister just before her death.

Images are at:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/astral....icture_001.jpg
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/astral....icture_002.jpg


We have a Philadelphus called 'Snowstorm' and if it isn't your plant it has
to be a first cousin. Ray has just brought me a sprig of it and I think it
must be close.


I agree a philadelphus, which one I don't know :~)
--
Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall
www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and
Lapageria rosea