February 1, 2013 - little fragrant flowers

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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    We had to look hard to see some of the flowers today, but at least we had the fragrance to guide us. Here is Sarcococca orientalis
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    and Sarcococca confusa. These were both in the Asian Garden, but this one's tag, for location, says "only cultivated".
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    Lonicera fragrantissima, in the Asian Garden - a pretty good name for it -
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    and Lonicera x purpusii, near the side entrance to the Reception Centre.
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    Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn', in the Winter Garden.
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    The Chimonanthus praecox 'Grandiflorus' was the featured plant today. The flowers are a lot larger than the others, at least 2cm. They're very fragrant.
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Re: February 26, 2013 - little fragrant flowers

    End of February, the Viburnum bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' by the Reception Centre is probably at peak bloom now.
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    The Sarcococca are still in bloom. Here are two others: Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna 'Purple Stem' and Sarcococca ruscifolia.
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