By Oswald50
Why has my 4 year old philadelphus which has flowered for the first time this year absolutely no scent? I think it is either Beauclerk or Belle etoile with profuse single flowers with yellow stamens
22 Jun, 2014
Answers
Belle Etoile has a burgundy blotch in the centre of the flower and does smell wonderful.
From what I've learned recently some Philadelphus don't have a scent, perhaps that's what you have.
22 Jun, 2014
A photo of it might help with its identity?
22 Jun, 2014