What no smell!!

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  1. Magsanders

    Magsanders Apprentice Gardener

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    I have a philadelphus virginal that has thrived in my heavy clay soil. But - the flowers have no perfume whatsoever. The shrub is around five years old and looks really healthy.

    Have any members come across this problem in their own gardens?:mad:
     
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    Hello & welcome to the forum Magsanders. You might want to post your question in the General Gardening Discussion area, other posters more knowledgeable than me might be able to help.
     
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    Welcome to g c Magsanders.
     
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    Hi Welcome on board Magsanders :D
     
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    Hello, Mag, and welcome. Not all the philadelphus' species are fragrant, alas.The most fragrant is coronarius, not the virginalis. :(
     
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    hello and a warm welcome to G,C:thumb:
     
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    Good evening Mag, and welcome to the site.:thumb:
     
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    Magsanders Apprentice Gardener

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    Thanks for your comments. Bit disappointing when you are expecting a fragrant shrub. Have to do more reading next time!
     
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    Welcome to the forum Magsanders I'm sure you will enjoy getting to know the lovely people on this site.Hel.xxx.
     
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    Hi Mag from another of the GC Devon contingent!

    What a shame about your Mock orange not scenting!

    My mum has one in her garden and I always think that it smells a bit like bubblegum!

    Hope you enjoy the forum!

    Kath
     
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