Please help me put a name to this .

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  1. THEPARKS100

    THEPARKS100 Apprentice Gardener

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    This bush was in my garden when I moved in fifteen years ago , it is in bloom now and the strong scent that comes from it fills the garden . I just love it ! Please help me find out a little more about it and what it is called . Thanks .
     

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    i reckon its a Philadelphus - mock orange.
     
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      Looks like Philadelphus (Mock Orange) :thumb:
       
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        yes philadelphus...the smell reminds me of 'Juicy fruit' chewing gum ...
         
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          Yep, Philadelphus, Mock Orange.:dbgrtmb:
           
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          It is philadelphus. Mine is just coming into bloom too and the fragrance in the evenings is divine.
           
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