GARDEN AROMAS
October 29, 2009
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There are delightful scents to be found in the leaves, bark, flowers, and fruits of many garden plants. Amongst the well known plants that offer pleasant perfumes we have those that have been cultivated for centuries such as ……
Carnation, once named Gillyflower, Dianthus spp
Daphne spp odora, D. pontica D. burkwoodii
Evening Primrose Oenothera odorense
Flowering Tobacco, Scented Tobacco- Nicotiana alata syn N. affinis
Geranium Geranium bourbon, Pelargonium graveolens
Heliotrope, Heliotropium spp
Honeysuckle Lonicera fragrantissima sweet, satisfying perfume
Hyacinth Hyacinthus orientalis heavy, overpowering scent
Iris spp including the Flag Iris are pleasantly perfumed
Jasmine Jasminum officinale, J. angular, J. polyanthemum
Lavender spp Lavendula officinalis, L.dentata – a favourite
Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis – lemony scent
Lilac Syringa vulgaris and its hybrids- exquisite perfume
Lily of the Valley Convallaria majalis- strong, distinctive scent
Magnolias sinensis, M. grandiflora and others
Mexican Orange Blossom Choisya ternata –scent is similar to orange blossom
Mock Orange, Philadelphus – Philadelphus coronarius, strongly sweet scented
Murraya paniculata sweet scented
Orange Blossom Citrus aurantium – heavenly perfume
Osmanthus, Sweet Olive Osmanthus fragrans – exquisite perfume of apricots
Pelargoniums offer many scented leaf varieties including P. graveolens. P.tomentosum
Peppermint Mentha piperita clean, refreshing scented leaves and flowers
Petunias – have attractive perfume in warm evenings
Roses spp one of the most popular of all fragrant flowers
Sweet Alice Alyssum used in edgings has a scent like hawthorn
Sweet Peas Lathyrus odoratus – soft, powdery sweet elusive perfume
Viburnum fragrans – also many hybrids with perfumed flowers
Violet, Viola Viola odorata - is the true violet perfume
Wisteria Wisteria floribunda in arbors and walkways can offer unforgettable delight
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