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

TIA

Mel.

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.

--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon
(new website online but not completed - shop to come and some mild tweaking
to do!)

In article ,
says...
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

"Sacha" wrote:

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.

Thanks for that. Looking at various images for types of Philadelphus on the
web the closest would appear to be 'Buckley's Quill' but I am not 100%
convinced by any of the images. The sources would also indicate the
Philadelphus are heavily scented but there is no discernable scent from
mine.

Mel.

On 19/6/08 22:00, in article , "Astral
Voyager" wrote:


"Sacha" wrote:

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.

Thanks for that. Looking at various images for types of Philadelphus on the
web the closest would appear to be 'Buckley's Quill' but I am not 100%
convinced by any of the images. The sources would also indicate the
Philadelphus are heavily scented but there is no discernable scent from
mine.

Mel.


Try on a warm day but I think scents do vary, especially on the cultivars.
50 years ago I met my first Phil in my parents' Guernsey garden. It
flowered prolifically and it scented like heaven on a stem. I've never met
one so good but it certainly was not any highly developed hybrid. I can only
say that you describe yours as not doing so well this year and I have never
managed to grow a good one. So, to me, yours looks wonderful!

--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon
(new website online but not completed - shop to come and some mild tweaking
to do!)

"Sacha" wrote:

So, to me, yours looks wonderful!

As said it is very poor this year - which is why I am worried about it.
Normally it is a giant while ball with hardly any greenery visible. A very
striking but short lived display. After the petals shed the ground around it
normally looks like it has snowed - totally whited over (and a pig to clear
up).

If I can find the photo I took of it last year I will post that up so you
can see what I mean.

Mel.

On 19/6/08 23:50, in article , "Astral
Voyager" wrote:


"Sacha" wrote:

So, to me, yours looks wonderful!

As said it is very poor this year - which is why I am worried about it.
Normally it is a giant while ball with hardly any greenery visible. A very
striking but short lived display. After the petals shed the ground around it
normally looks like it has snowed - totally whited over (and a pig to clear
up).

If I can find the photo I took of it last year I will post that up so you
can see what I mean.

Mel.

How old is this plant? Does it need watering? Have neighbouring builders
poured out cement buckets over its roots - I've known that happen a few
times!


--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon
(new website online but not completed - shop to come and some mild tweaking
to do!)

Either Deutzia gracilis or Deutzia scabra

On second look, Deutzia scabra - which has double flowers.

"beccabunga" wrote:

Can anyone identify the bush displayed in the linked images.

Images are at:

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


Either Deutzia gracilis or Deutzia scabra

Deutzia scabra looks very good though the leaf shape seems a bit off if you
look at:

http://a.gerard4.free.fr/images9/Deutzia_scabra.jpg

and compare it to mine.

Some images also show the flowers with a pink 'flash' on some of the outer
petals. Actually... Looking at several images would indicate there are many
variations of Deutzia scabra - or nobody is sure what they look like.

Still definitely the best match seen so far.

Thanks.

Mel.