What tree/very large bush is this

[ayabrea38]

that we have in our garden.Its got lilac/purple flowers that have just bloomed and they smell divine,very floral,it blows in the breeze through the garden.Its about 10-12 feet tall with thin branches.

[sophie_1003]

Buddleia?
http://www.easytogrow...=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1194

[4getmenot]

yer I'd have said that too. they attract butterflys

[Prudie]

Are you in the UK? Buddleia won't have flowered yet

[flyingpig]

Lilac we have a white one just coming into flower its too early to be a Buddleia.

[sophie_1003]

ah apologies for the incorrect answer, my gardening knowledge is severely limited!

[ayabrea38]

Nope,the clusters of flowers are smaller,about fist size,and yep,in the UK.Thanks though.Keep them ideas coming please.I would post a photo if
a)I had one and
b)I knew how!
sorry everyone I know I know a right royal pain the the behind thats me!

[ayabrea38]

Hey flyingpig,I think you may be onto something there,I will do a google.hang on......

[4getmenot]

like this http://www.lorrnurser...urple-flower-bush.jpg

[hy-mabel]

almost definitely a lilac. Enjoy it while it lasts!

[ayabrea38]

Yay!Thats what it is.
Thanks to everyone who answered and hey sophie_1003(may I call you sophie?)at least you tried and you knew loads more than me.Lilac type bush/tree I dunno talk about the name saying it all !

[Daily-Editor]

Most probably a wisteria

see here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisteria

[tamborine]

a rhododendron

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhododendron

[carlton23]

If that`s a lilac I`m a gorilla, it`s a Rhododendron, I have an identical one in my garden, but it`s red.

[sophie_1003]

yes you may! I'm rubbish on most gardening things, only knew buddleia like 4get says they get lots of butterflies and I like butterflies lol!

[carlton23]

Sorry, ....what the hell made me say lilac?meant wisteria

[ayabrea38]

sorry,carlton23,you are a gorilla.

[Prudie]

They don't smell much either (Rhodos) but I think ayabrea has googled lilac and recognised it. Mind you none of the lilacs round me have flowered yet although they are in bud.

[tamborine]

My magnolia is in bloom

http://www.google.com...num=1&ved=0CB0QsAQwAA

[ayabrea38]

Hmmmm sure you did carlton,you just want to be a gorilla-and thats fine its ok,different but ok........(help)

[Hawkwalk]

Im with Carlton on this one, the photo that ayabrea has said it is, is a Rhododendron.