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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