I have a gap in my garden for a golden leaved shrub and by coincidence one of my neighbours has just the plant. Except I haven't been able to positively identify it. I thought it would be easier as it has toothed golden leaves, white flowers around half an inch across, and it's extremely fleshy and vigorous for a shrub - all very identifiable traits.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Hydragenea(hortensia)?

Was that Hydrangea spelled wrong? Then

DaisyI said:Was that Hydrangea spelled wrong? Then

To be fair, I just woke up back then.....

white flowers around half an inch across,

Welcome to the forums!
It is Philadelphus coronarius aureus..... common name mock orange.
In full sun the leaves are golden..in shade they are more lime coloured.
It has very scented white flowers. ...with 4 petals

Ah yes, that looks exactly the same. Looking at pictures online, I may have been thrown off the trail due to the owner of the garden pruning the plant extensively each year. It's a much rangier plant when left unpruned.

Silversurfer said:white flowers around half an inch across,

Welcome to the forums!
It is Philadelphus coronarius aureus..... common name mock orange.
In full sun the leaves are golden..in shade they are more lime coloured.
It has very scented white flowers. ...with 4 petals