Would like ID on this Summer flowering shrub please

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  1. Kiasmum

    Kiasmum In Flower

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    If anyone could point me in the ight direction I would be very grateful.
    On the rhs,in full sun.

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    and a close up of the beautiful flowers
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    Sadly,this isn't my garden but oh how I would like it to be.
     
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    carolyn Strong Ash

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    What does the foliage look like? it is hard to tell from this far away. The flower doesn't really help me, it's too close. Can you get a picture of the foliage and one of a whole flower cluster?
     
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    Cayuga Morning Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    Could it be a hydrangea? One of the hydrangeas that is more closely related to the wild form? Here is a website that identifies 4 of the most common types of hydrangeas: http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/identify.html

    In it, there is a wildling relative of 'Annabelle' that has flowers something like the flowers in your photo.
     
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    waretrop Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    Maybe an Oakleaf Hydrangea although I wouldn't know by the blooms as mine has never done that...... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

    Barb in Pa.
     



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    Sadly not Carolyn,its in a National Trust garden in Devon which is about 100 or more miles from here.
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Thank you,the leaves do look a bit similar,but the flowers don't :-(
     
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    Thank you Barb,I've had a look butas far as I can tell the flowers aren't the same.
     
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    Thank you Netty,

    These are the closest so far .When I have more time I'll have a closer inspection :D
     
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    Is this any better?-I've enlarged it as much as I can.

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