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Plant ID

peteSpeteS Posts: 966
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It's probably a long shot as I've no photo, but there is a climber I pass which entirely covers a pergola. It's a mass of tiny creamy white flowers, almost froth like in appearance, and was at it's peak about two weeks ago. It has no discernible scent to it, as far as I can detect, but looks superb. Not a lot to go on, but I'm sure I will recognise it from any photo, should anyone have an inkling as to what it might be. Many thanks.
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  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    How about Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris there is also an evergreen version. 
    A star Jasmine is very scented.
  • peteSpeteS Posts: 966
    @K67...thanks for that, but I'm certain it isn't the hydrangea...as for a jasmine...the plant in question is behind a 6ft wall and several feet away, hence the no photo, so it might be difficult to pick up any scent, but I will investigate.
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    You'll have to knock and ask or drop a note through their door with some contact details. Most gardeners are pleased when someone admires their plants.
  • peteSpeteS Posts: 966
    @K67...further investigation suggests it could be a Russian Vine. Been on the Crocus website and it fits the description in many ways, and is a bit of a thug, hence the reason why it, and it alone is covering the pergola. I've gone off the idea of planting it, I'll just admire it from afar.
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    Wise move!
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Hopefully,it will stay afar!
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • rachelQrtJHBjbrachelQrtJHBjb Posts: 819
    You might like this ...  https://www.thorncroftclematis.co.uk/terniflora.html
  • peteSpeteS Posts: 966
    @rachelQrtJHBjb...that might very well do for some wall space I will have available shortly.
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    Wouldn't be the clematis as it doesnt flower until September/October and its quite a monster but at least you can cut it down every year. Has a nice scent too. Here's mine last October, year 2. It's even bigger this year and I've had the neighbour trimming bits off as he can't get into his car without a faceful 

  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    If you want something similar and with evergreen leaves, Pileostegia Viburnoides, the climbing hydrangea could be another alternative. It is self-clinging, so you will need a decent structure/wall for it. But a much slower growing plant that can do well even in shade.
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