Fragrant flowers and plants for the garden.

It needs to be remembered that not every plant in a genus are as fragrant as others, and some plants just don't smell that good at all. We have provided a general list, a little investigation into specific species is always recommended.

Fragrant flowers and plants for Spring

  • Roses.
    All roses are not fragrant and some carry a lot more perfume than others. Rose Nurseries
  • Philadelphus or 'Mock-orange'
  • Wisteria
  • Magnolias
    Magnolias have a delicate fragrance, Magnolia denudata and Magnolia 'Heaven scent' are two. See our Magnolia Nurseries
  • Daphne. Remember that not all Daphne are fragrant. Visit our Daphne Nurseries
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Freesias
  • Choisya
    Mexican Orange Blossom
  • Peonies
  • Viburnum
  • Pelargoniums

Fragrant flowers and plants for Summer.

  • Roses
    Roses carry their fragrance for many months if properly pruned and deadheaded.
  • Lilac
  • Gardenias
  • Clethra
  • Buddleia
  • Clematis and Jasmine.
    Jasmine is most fragrant on warm evenings.
  • Lavender
  • Lonicera
    Honeysuckle, the sweet smell of Honeysuckle in the summer is unforgetable.
  • Lilliums
  • Violets
  • Tuberose
    Extremely fragrant with white flower spikes in late- summer.

Fragrant flowers and plants for Autumn.

  • Hamamelis virginiana (Witch-Hazel)

Fragrant flowers and plants for Winter.

  • Hamamelis virginiana (Witch-Hazel)
  • Mahonia
  • Luculia (Luculia gratissima)
    Luculia have pink flowers and a strong perfume. They can be a bit tricky to grow, but are well worth the effort.

Scented Foliage Plants

Plants with scented foliage carry some scent throughout the year however many are more fragrant during spring and summer, while some need to rubbed or brushed against to release the scent.

 

  • Thyme
  • Verbena
  • Pelargoniums
  • Basil
  • Lemon Balm
  • Lemon Grass
  • Rosemary
  • Mints