beach chick Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 does anyone know? all the useful info has worn off, and it bears no signs of flowering or anything... I think it might be some kind of philadelphus but no real idea - and I planted the flippin thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Looks like Philadelphus coronarius (Mock Orange) , probably 'Aureus' if the leaves are a golden colour. It should have scented white flowers in early summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 thank you eggasperated! I think you are right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I'm no good with identifying plants but it does look similar to one I have which is Choisya ternata 'Sundance' . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Yes, It's a choysia....it will flower but only when it's a few years old. Keep it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 ooh, change of thought here then! I'm not convinced its a choisya, dont they have quite shiny leaves? on the other hand, all my other philadelphus are flowering now, and this one has no sign of anything happening. it must have been in a couple of years I should think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 There are different varieties of Choysia. I have four that look just like yours and when I bought them they were labelled as such. I inherited lots of "wait and sees" when I moved.....it was quite exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Could it be a Cotinus (golden spirit, i think it's called) a golden smoke bush I think - not sure it looks like choisya ternata I think they flower a bit later, sort of July time - let us know if/when it does flower, then we can all guess again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Could it be a Cotinus (golden spirit, i think it's called) a golden smoke bush I think - not sure it looks like choisya ternata I think they flower a bit later, sort of July time - let us know if/when it does flower, then we can all guess again!!! ah, now, cotinus is ringing a vague bell! I will keep an eye on it and when it does anything at all I will photograph from all angles for the botanists among you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 It does look like a cotinus to me, their foliage is more usually red/bronze/copper coloured, but there's definitely a golden variety available - I'll be very interested to hear if/when it does flower!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 I will keep you posted. the label (which you can see in the pic) is very annoying. the only bit of print left says things like "focus plant" blah blah blah about how wonderful it will be. the OTHER side, which has completely faded is where all the useful info - like the name - was I must go and cut the darn thing off as it is completely useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm afraid it doesn't look like a choysia to me, the leaves don't look tough/glossy enough and its a bit leggy and mine is in flower now although I wouldn't use that as the deciding factor. I would plump for cotinus - the leaves are the right rounded shape, although I have to say I didn't realise you could get a gold variety; that could be very useful in the garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 just googled cotinus aureus images, and it could well be one of those... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
