Topic: Triss' Mystery flower #2 [Solved] "Daphne"

[Triss]

This plant is also at my FIL's.  I thought it may be some kind of jasmine?

[Tina]

I agree, it looks like a jasmine to me too. But there are dozens of forms. Is this a vining plant? And it is blooming white from pink buds? Does it have a fragrance?

[Triss]

It is a large bush and very sweet smelling but not the typical jasmine smell.

[Tina]

Then maybe look at nicotiana, Triss. And there are bush forms of jasmine as well with different odors. I just don't know.

[bestofour]

it's hard for me to tell by that picture.  Does it look anything like honeysuckle?  If not, my vote is for jasmine.

[Triss]

Oh honeysuckle, now that could be a winner.  I have to go and taste one next time we are over.

[Tina]

Most jasmines are poisonous, Triss. Take care with the taste test.

[bestofour]

gosh Tina, didn't know that.

[Triss]

Me either.  Well maybe not a taste test then.

[bestofour]

can you tell from this picture of my honeysuckle if that's it?  This isn't that clear.  I can try and get a clearer on.

[Triss]

Nope Sheri, that does not match.  Mine has rounded leaves and 4 petaled flowers.

[Bonnie]

Sheri, is that white honeysuckle? I don't think I have ever seen it in white.

[bestofour]

it is white.  That's all I have around here.  Do you have yellow?

[barleychown]

It looks similar to daphne to me.

[Triss]

That one looks like it could be it Sarah.  I will let you know what Dad thinks and see if he can confirm it.

[Bonnie]

I have red honesuckle, but I have seen yellow and pink.

[johnnie]

I know it is a while since this thread received a post, but as the question was not answered I thought I would.
Your mystery flower is almost certainly a evergreen shrub called "Daphne" and a variagated one at that if you can plant one of these near the house/back door you would get intoxicated by the beautiful perfume. particularly in the evening.
johnnie

[Triss]

FIL thanks everyone for the ID.  And it is an absolutely beautiful smell to it.