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The 10 Most Fragrant Flowers to Plant in Your Garden

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While it's certainly true that non-fragrant blooms—like sunflowers, dahlias, tulips, and calla lilies, for example—are just as lovely as the sweet-smelling ones, your favorite blossoms do likely have a scent. This is understandable: So many memories begin with smell, which is why fragrant flowers so often stand out in our minds. The best way to experience your go-to floral fragrance regularly? Plant the blooms' shrubs, bushes, or trees into your very own garden.

Luckily, your fragrant flower options aren't limited—these blooms come in all shapes, sizes, and types, from ones that grow on trees in the tropics to tiny, compact blossoms that hug the ground. Some are as showy as they are fragrant, while others don't look like much—but when you lean in close, they surprise you. Believe it or not, flowers can be fragrant in all kinds of ways: Some release a sweet smell all day long, while others make you wait until evening or nighttime. And there are fragrant bloomers for any season, from the first of spring's thaw to the dog days of summer. Longevity changes, too—certain varieties bloom for a few hours, and others persist for months.

There's a reason for all this fragrance. Flowers produce a scent in order to attract pollinators, which is crucial in continuing the life cycle of the plant. And these little critters are critical to a flourishing garden. To help you bring your own space to this level, we've rounded up the 10 most fragrant flowers—you and your garden's tiniest wildlife will thank you for including them.

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Rose

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A rose is a rose is a rose, except that's not actually true at all. Roses have a wide range of fragrances, including fruity ("Jude the Obscure" is a great one), musky (like "Snow Goose"), and "classic" rose (like our absolute favorite, "Gertrude Jekyll").

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Gardenia

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Sweet Pea

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These spring-blooming annual vines range in scent, with heirloom varieties like "Cupani," being the most classic. Their fragrance is strong enough to waft down the street—which explains why they are a true treat to have in your garden.

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Daphne

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Rewarding us at the end of winter, daphne flowers form on small mounding shrubs. The buds give off the sweetest clean-smelling scent, perfuming the air surrounding the bush.

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Angel's Trumpet

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Though this plant is poisonous, its scent is certainly inviting. Only fragrant once the sun goes down, it wafts an exotic perfume around the air. Suspended on the branches of a small tropical tree, the yellow buds hang like oversized, upside-down squash blossoms.

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Lilac

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Most people love the scent of lilacs, but some find it too astringent or similar to a go-to household cleaner. If you're into them, however, plant some of these multi-stemmed shrubs around your space—and expect to be wowed.

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Freesia

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Planted in the fall as bulbs, freesia emerge in the spring as bell-shaped flowers lined along a single stem. These flowers come in many hues, including white, golden yellow, orange, red, pink, mauve, lavender, purple and bicolors.

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Paperwhites

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Strongly scented, paperwhites are a divisive bud: You either love or hate this type of narcissus. Plant these florals as bulbs and expect them to bloom in late winter or early spring. And then it's up to you to decide whether the musky scent smells good (which is our opinion!) or like dirty socks, as other suggest.

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Tuberose

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Another fall-planted bulb, these tropical-looking, tubular flowers bloom summer through fall. Their scent will leave you feeling like you're on vacation—even when you're standing in your own garden.

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Mock Orange

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This flowering shrub bursts into small white blossoms in spring or early summer. Best of all is the sweet, citrusy scent of its flowers—though they're not actually citrus blossoms. They are, however, a great alternative for gardeners in climates too cold to grow orange trees.

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12 Plants for a More Fragrant Garden

Is your garden fragrant enough? Gardeners often focus on color and design in their beds, borders, and yards and forget to factor in fragrance. Yet scent is keenly important to humans, as it is capable of triggering powerful reactions in the human brain. Information about scent not only travels to the brain for identification, but also travels to the limbic system, the brain's emotion and memory bank. That's why the smell of a flower—say, the lily of the valley that your grandmother used to grow—can evoke a sudden rush of memories.

Scent is relatively easy to weave into a garden, and there are as many options as there are plants. In this month's edition of Smart Gardener: a dozen plants in all shapes and sizes to get your scent palette primed.

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Snowdrops (Galanthus) are justly famous as harbingers of spring, but did you know that they're deeply fragrant, too? Because few pollinators are active as early as snowdrops bloom, the flowers power up with a heady, honey fragrance that is irresistible to the first emergent insects. As your garden starts to bloom this spring, mark the places where mini drifts of snowdrops could squeeze in—then order the bulbs and install them this fall. Blooms in March.

Although hyacinths bloom for just a short time in spring, they're worth that narrow window for their outstanding, head-turning scents. Even a small patch of Dutch hyacinths like Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue' can scent an entire yard—not to mention beg photos with its spire of true-blue blossoms. Look for them this spring in the front beds of the English Walled Garden; plant bulbs in fall. Blooms in April/May.

Plagued by deer? Daffodils are the bulbs for you. Jonquil is a type of daffodil that offers up fragrance and also repels deer. Narcissus 'Baby Moon' is one of the most fragrant of all daffodils; petite and cheery, with soft yellow color, it's tucked into the terraced beds of the Farwell Landscape Garden's Rock Garden. Mark your calendar for this year's Fall Bulb Festival—it's a great opportunity to pick up fragrant daffodils and other bulbs. Plant them in clusters of five or seven in fall. Blooms April/May.

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While the Krasberg Rose Garden draws hundreds of visitors daily in May and June, it's at the back of the garden, beyond the fountain and behind the arbor, that you'll find the strong and classic scents of tea (Rosa 'Souvenir de la Malmaison'), damask rose (R. 'La Ville de Bruxelles'), and spice (R. 'Charles de Mills'). These are the "old garden roses," also called antiques or heirlooms. Because many of them bloom just once per year, antique roses are often bypassed for modern hybrids that bloom all season long (frequently at the expense of fragrance). But if you seek out a nursery or website that specializes in old garden roses and tuck a couple into your landscape, you'll be rewarded with both intoxicating scent and inquisitive neighbors. Blooms late spring/early summer.

Even the most taken-for-granted plants can pack a powerful scent. Take hostas. You may already have them in your yard, but have you noticed whether their flowers are fragrant or not? We admit to a weak spot for those that are, especially in summer. Look for 'Honeybells' and 'Sweet Susan' in the Sensory Garden (one of the best locations for fragrance on the grounds), a fine patch of fragrant 'Royal Standard' just beyond the Arch Bridge on Evening Island, and the variegated foliage of 'Fragrant Bouquet' and bright green, crinkly 'Guacamole' lining the walk outside of McGinley Pavilion. Blooms late spring through summer.

The lavender evaluation at the Plant Evaluation Garden wraps up in spring 2016, as Plant Evaluation Manager Richard Hawke finalizes data gathered on fragrance, hardiness, ornamental qualities, and disease resistance. Now those lavenders are being snapped up by horticulturists for their display gardens. Search the varieties found throughout the grounds on the Garden's Plant Finder to decide which fragrance and foliage most appeals to your yard. You can't plant too much lavender—all gardeners thrill to its cut-and-dried, fragrant flower stalks. Blooms through summer.

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Also wrapping up at the Plant Evaluation Garden: a trial for witch hazels. An underused shrub in Chicagoland gardens, witch hazel can bridge the fragrance gaps of late winter and late autumn. Hamamelis vernalis, or spring-blooming witch hazel, is renowned for intensely fragrant flowers that are some of the earliest to bloom in the garden. And our North American native witch hazel, Hamamelis virginiana, is spectacular in autumn, when it flowers at the same time as its leaves turn golden yellow. Its fragrance is somewhere between sweet and intoxicating on a fine fall day. An earlier edition of Smart Gardener talked in depth about the ongoing witch hazel evaluation. Blooms late winter or late fall.

Some say that women are fonder of the scent of lilacs than men. Nonetheless, there's room for a lilac in every garden, as dwarf forms tackle the issue of size and hybrids expand the color palette of purples, red-violets, pinks, whites, and blues. The Garden's Plant Information Service sorts out the differences (including fragrances) between common, Preston, Meyer, and Manchurian lilacs in the Plant Profiles section of the website. Blooms in June.

Long used as a specimen plant in midwestern yards and gardens, magnolias can range in size from small shrub to giant tree. With cuplike blooms, glossy leaves, and citrus-y fragrance, a magnolia can be a true garden star. Located just inside the Sensory Garden, a sweet bay magnolia called Moonglow (Magnolia virginiana var. australis 'Jim Wilson') is a staff favorite for its lemon scent and bright orange-red fruits. Blooms May through June.

Speaking of magnolias, watch for the new book, A Gardener's Guide to Magnolias, by Andrew Bunting, assistant director of the Garden and director of plant collections, arriving on store shelves April 30, 2016.

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If your passion for gardening is trumped only by your passion for chocolate, search out a few plants of Chocolate cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus). Its maroon/brown/near-black flowers have a velvety feel and can't-get-enough-of-it chocolate scent—you'll find it incorporated into containers around the grounds and in the Sensory Garden's raised beds. While perennial in its native Mexico, this cosmos can't handle Chicago winters in-ground; advanced gardeners can experiment with overwintering containers indoors. Blooms summer into fall.

Take a tip from horticulturist Dale Whiting when it comes to fragrance (he presides over the Sensory Garden, where scented plants are a specialty): present one large, strongly scented plant in a big container for maximum impact in a small space. At the Circle Garden, which Dale also designs, Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) is strategically positioned in pots at the four corners of the garden, where its spicy scent draws questions and inspires conversations all summer long. Other options: a large rosemary topiary, a lush pot of basil, or cluster of scented thymes. Blooms through summer.

Not all fragrance comes from flowers. The foliage of scented geraniums (Pelargonium) gives a creative gardener a fun scent palette to work with: lemon, rose, peppermint, pine, cinnamon, clove, chocolate mint, strawberry, and many more. Many of the leaves have interesting shapes and variegated colors, too. Plant scented geraniums near doors and sidewalks so you can rub the leaves and inhale deeply as you go by. Blooms summer to early fall.

As a final fragrance note, trees can also contribute to your yard/garden scent palette. Lindens, cherries, apples, and crabapples all are famously floral. To get inspired, take a crabapple walk around the Great Basin in spring.

Karen Zaworski is a garden writer and photographer who lives and gardens in Oak Park, Illinois.

10 flowers that will fill the garden with unique aromas. Varieties, description, photos - Botanichka

Often, when we see a beautiful flower, we instinctively bend over to feel its fragrance. All fragrant flowers can be divided into two large groups: nocturnal (pollinated by nocturnal butterflies) and diurnal, whose pollinators are mainly bees. Both groups of plants are important for the grower and designer, because we often walk in the garden during the day and relax in our favorite corners with the onset of the evening. We are never allowed the fragrance of our favorite flowers. In this article we will talk about the most fragrant flowers that will delight you with their smell, mainly during daylight hours.

Read also our article 5 annuals that are fragrant in the evening and at night.

As you know, the smell of a flower has a chemical nature, it appears as a result of the formation of essential oils in the petals of inflorescences, which, when evaporated, are felt at some distance. Each flower has a unique aroma, because it is formed by a unique combination of various chemical elements. First of all, the smell serves to attract pollinating insects, which have a very subtle sense of smell. But this does not prevent us from enjoying their magnificent and unique fragrance.

Fragrant annuals

1. Petunia

The natural form of petunias has a very strong pleasant smell that intensifies in the evening, but it is also noticeable during the day. The fragrance of petunia is very similar to the aroma of its closest relative, fragrant tobacco.

The first varieties of petunias, close to wild species, had the same intense smell, but in the process of complex selection work on the selection of original colors in many hybrids, the pleasant aroma was partially lost, and sometimes even completely.

Purple hybrids tend to have the most fragrant flowers. But the inflorescences of non-traditional colors for petunias - red or yellow - usually do not smell at all. And a similar pattern can be traced in both simple and terry varieties.

Recently, breeders have begun to make efforts not only to return the former aroma to petunias, but also to make it more original. The most remarkable aroma is distinguished by such novelties of recent years as petunia Easy Wave Silver - whose smell is very reminiscent of expensive perfumes with vanilla notes, and it is not at all like the usual "petunia". Hybrid "Amore Mio Orange" will fill the air with a fragrance reminiscent of the smell of jasmine. But the hybrid petunia "Evening Sensation" even won a prestigious award for a unique honey aroma with hints of hyacinth and rose.

Read more about the variety of petunias in the article How not to get confused in the varieties of petunias and choose the right one.

2. Sweet pea

The very name of this flower suggests the presence of a pleasant aroma, but not all varieties managed to keep it after the work of breeders to improve their appearance.

Modern sweet pea has very beautiful wavy inflorescences, reminiscent of exquisite ruffles. In color, they are often two-tone with a very interesting dark coating on lighter petals. However, the most fragrant should be sought among simple and medium-sized flowers.

When choosing a variety, also note that perennial sweet peas (peas) are odorless. One of the few modern varieties that, despite its unusual appearance, has managed to retain its aroma, is peas "Old Spice Senator" .

Sweet peas are mainly used for decorating vertical surfaces. But among modern varieties, you can also find compact bush options for flower beds and flowerpots. In addition, this plant is also often used as a floristic material, since the inflorescences can stand in bouquets for up to two weeks.

3. Alyssum

This undersized annual forms a mat covered with medium-sized inflorescences, which are most often pure white or represent various shades of lilac palette. More recently, the color range of alyssum varieties has been supplemented with a new color - light pink with a peach tint Easter Bonnet Peach .

Modern varieties of alissum have not only unusual shades of petals, but also larger flowers, which are about twice as large as the usual "folk" alissum. However, the hybrid alyssum is inferior to the latter in terms of aroma, and many new varieties are not so intense, and some are completely odorless.

In particular, the hybrid Wonderland deep purple , with very expressive ink-colored buds, does not smell at all. Therefore, the very strong honey aroma that instantly immerses us in summer and attracts many insects is worth looking for in old varieties.

It has been noticed that the white alyssum exudes the strongest aroma, its smell can be felt even at a distance. Lilac varieties smell weaker, and there are tart notes in their aroma.

4. Fragrant mignonette

This flower has a very original, but completely inexpressive appearance - a loose inflorescence of yellowish-green flowers. The main advantage of mignonette is a unique pleasant aroma.

The smell of the plant is slightly violet-like, but has a slightly bitter note, like that of wormwood. Sometimes the fragrance of mignonette is compared with an expensive French perfume.

The smell of mignonette is not strong, and it is felt only if you are in close proximity to the inflorescences. But in many ways, this feature can be attributed to the pluses of the flower, since mignonette can be safely placed in the house, and even scented with a bouquet of flowers in the bedroom. Unlike such strong-smelling plants as lily or mock orange, this will not lead to any unpleasant consequences.

Mignonette is unpretentious in cultivation, and this annual can be used to break up too colorful flower beds, adding austerity and unusual aroma to them.

5. Heliotrope

This pretty annual is much loved by perfumers and is often used in perfumes, along with fragrance kings such as rose, jasmine and lily of the valley.

Bees and flocks of colorful butterflies will become obligatory visitors to the heliotrope curtain, so this bush will always be “alive” and interesting to observe.

Helitrope has dark purple corymbose inflorescences, consisting of medium-sized flowers, the main advantage of which is a strong honey-vanilla aroma.

This plant is unpretentious, and in temperate climates it is grown in seedlings as a heat-loving annual. For maximum effect, heliotrope is planted in groups. The landing site should be sunny or slightly shady. Heliotrope is also popular in container culture. In this case, it will be easy to bring it indoors for the winter, and with the onset of spring, propagate by cuttings.

Fragrant perennials

6. Tuberose (Polyantes tuberosa)

Today, not every flower grower is familiar with the name of this plant, but it was not always so. Previously, this exotic flower with a strong intoxicating aroma was incredibly popular in noble estates.

The mention of tuberose can be found in the works of Gorky, Kuprin, as well as in the poems of poets of that time. In particular, in Zhukovsky we find the following lines: "There are pearly lilies of the valley, There are rose bushes, Tulip, fragrant narcissus And tuberose - a pure Emblem of beauty."

Due to its spectacular appearance and strong fragrance, tuberose is popular all over the world. For example, in many countries of the East, the local name of the flower is translated as "the queen of aromas." In ancient times, in some countries, there was a ban on walking unmarried girls in places where tuberose was planted, as it was believed that its smell causes attraction and erotic fantasies. What is the smell of tuberose?

It is not easy to describe this fragrance, because it is very rich and multifaceted. You can catch notes of exotic fruits, ginger and oriental lilies in it, as well as creamy and honey notes in the aroma.

The smell of tuberose is very strong, tart and heady, and some may find it too intrusive. In this regard, tuberose has both ardent admirers and opponents. In any case, you can try to plant this plant in the garden and determine your attitude towards this controversial flower.

The most common planting material for sale is polyanthes The Pearl ( "Pearl" ), which is distinguished by double snow-white, waxy flowers, reaching a diameter of 5-6 centimeters.

In terms of agricultural technology, tuberose is a bit like gladiolus. Corms are planted for indoor sprouting around April. But for early flowering, you can plant much earlier. Corms germinate best in the dark. Plants are planted in open ground in mid-May.

Tuberose will grow in the sunniest spot in the garden. Special care, in addition to the standard, the plant will still require. Before the first autumn frosts, the polyanthes are dug up and stored in a room with a temperature of 10-15 degrees.

7. Lily

Depending on the class, lilies can have an incredibly strong fragrance or no fragrance at all. So, oriental , or oriental lilies are characterized by the strongest, sweet, dense and spicy aroma.

Not everyone will like this specific smell, and it is often perceived as “stuffy” and intrusive. Longeflorums , or Longiflora lilies are also characterized by a pronounced fragrance that can be felt from tens of meters away. Tubular (Orleans) lilies smell not much weaker than Oriental and long-flowered, but have slightly different notes of fragrance.

Hybrids obtained with the participation of Oriental lilies have largely inherited the characteristics of the aroma and have a rather strong smell. LO-hybrids (the result of crossing longiflora and oriental lilies) exude a more delicate aroma compared to oriental varieties.

OT hybrids (a hybrid of oriental and tubular lilies) saturate the air with a moderately pronounced pleasant aroma. Asiatic Lilies are ideal for those who find the scent of a lily intrusive, as their buds are odorless. LA hybrids , which appeared as a result of crossing a type of long-flowered lilies with Asians, are distinguished by a subtle, delicate aroma.

A special group of lilies "Martagon" , or Curly lily has a perceptible smell, which is much inferior in intensity to oriental ones. In general, their aroma can be described as "sweet-tart", while, depending on the variety, Martagons can smell differently.

A lily in the garden and a bouquet of lilies indoors are completely different experiences. Even the most fragrant oriental lily, planted in the far corner of the garden, will not cause a feeling of stuffy cloying and intrusiveness. Therefore, if you are sensitive to smells, then too fragrant lilies should be planted in limited quantities and at a distance from places of rest.

Read more about growing lilies in the article Lilies - choosing a place and planting in the garden.

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Rose is a godsend for a perfumer and one of the first plants that was used by humans to obtain essential oil. The most intense smell of roses becomes in the morning hours. Roses that are at full bloom smell the most, as the purpose of the plant is to attract pollinating insects.

Rose fragrance can be described as sweetish, warm, delicate with a fruity note. When we say that something smells like a rose, then everyone can clearly imagine what kind of smell it is.

Most types and varieties of roses have a fragrance, but it is not always the classic pink. Very often there are roses with an unusual aroma, for example, lemon, hyacinth, banana, musk, violet, vanilla, and so on. Some varieties combine several unusual notes in their aroma at once.

As a percentage, only 20% of the roses have a strong fragrance, and 25% of the varieties are practically odorless, the rest of the varieties have an aroma of medium intensity. Therefore, if it is important for you to enjoy the aroma of a rose, then it is better to refuse a spontaneous purchase, and first study the characteristics of the variety you like.

As a rule, on specialized sites there is detailed information about each variety, including a description of the intensity and shades of smell. At the same time, both strongly smelling and devoid of aroma varieties can be found in any group of roses (shrub, flower bed, climbing).

The exception is the increasingly popular roses of the English breeder David Austin, who were purposefully selected according to the principle of the presence of aroma, so there are no completely odorless varieties in this series. Among Austin roses, you can find truly amazing shades of aroma, such as wormwood, clove, the smell of good tea or expensive soap.

9. Lavender

This plant smells not only of flowers, but also of leaves. The aroma of lavender is associated with the presence of a large amount of essential oils in the aerial part of the plant, which in turn are rich in phytoncides that have a specific aroma.

Phytoncides were originally produced by plants to repel pests, but man has learned to benefit from these substances by using fragrant plants for his own purposes. In particular, the smell of lavender is perceived by most people as very pleasant.

Therefore, in the southern regions, this flower is grown literally on an industrial scale due to the high demand for raw materials in the perfume and cosmetic industry.

The smell of this plant is believed to improve mood, fight insomnia, eliminate fears and alleviate headaches. In addition to aromatherapy, lavender also has a purely practical use in the household, in particular, its aroma can repel mosquitoes and moths, and is used to disinfect rooms.

For a long time it was believed that lavender does not winter well in the middle lane. But it is not so. Lavender broadleaf is indeed a very heat-loving plant that can only be grown as an annual. But another type of lavender - narrow-leaved - winters very well without additional shelter.

Also used as an ornamental plant in gardens is a hybrid of two types of lavender called lavandin. This flower is more resistant to diseases and pests, and also has sufficient winter hardiness and winters well in our climate.

Open sunny places are suitable for lavender in the garden. This plant is drought-resistant and unpretentious. It is easy to grow from seeds or propagate by dividing the bush. Lavender flowers continue throughout the summer.

How to grow lavender in the garden, read the article 7 simple rules for gorgeous lavender.

10. Iris

The well recognizable scent of iris is very pleasant, popular among perfumers and extremely loved by women. Meanwhile, in addition to the classic aroma characteristic of the most common "grandmother's" purple irises, this flower has a rich palette of aromas.

For example, varieties with aromas of sweets are often found: vanilla, honey, caramel and even chocolate (grade Copatonic ). Some varieties are distinguished by a floral smell, in which at the same time a slight bitterness or tart citrus notes are clearly felt.

As a rule, the smell of iris has a very complex composition, combining several components at once, and then the aroma can be described as flower-caramel or honey with bitterness, and so on.

The smell of each varietal iris is unique, and it does not always correlate with the color of the flower. For example, grades Copatonic and Stopthe Music have a very similar red-brown color scheme. But in terms of smell, the first smells of chocolate, and the second is distinguished by a caramel-citrus smell.

However, it has also been observed that irises with a predominance of yellow shades of the petal most often have distinct lemon notes, and flowers with a dominant purple color smell classically, but there are also exceptions to this rule.

It is noteworthy that often the most interesting original notes appear in the aroma of iris in the first days after the opening of the bud, after which the smell can change to a classic iris.

In order for irises to please with their flowers with a magical aroma, they must be planted in sunny places, since the tuber roots must warm up well.

Other perennials with a strong pleasant aroma: lily of the valley, peony, carnation, phlox, violet, etc.

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There are about 400 varieties of carnations in a wide variety of colors and shades, including pinks, whites, reds, or a mixture of pink and white. The unpretentious carnation gives a pleasant green that does not fade and remains fresh for quite a long time. High varieties of cloves are predominantly used for cutting. Carnations are both annuals and perennials, and this fragrant flower is best planted in areas well lit by sunlight.

Every self-respecting fragrant garden should stock gardenia, an evergreen shrub with large white or yellow flowers. Another nice feature of gardenia is that it is suitable for both gardening and indoor growing.

Nicotiana

Nicotiana, better known as common tobacco, has lush fresh greenery and beautiful white and pink flowers that fill the garden with a pronounced sweet aroma. The fragrant flowers of the plant bloom in the evening, so it is best to plant nicotiana closer to the terrace or bedroom window, as the smell of flowers is most noticeable at night.

Autumn Clematis

Thinking about how to decorate your garden in autumn? Try planting autumn clematis, which is a large vine literally strewn with lovely white fragrant flowers (the length of the vine reaches 7.5 meters). Clematis prefers fertile soil, needs regular watering and bright sunlight. When planting autumn clematis, it is preferable to choose a place so that the root part of the plant is in the shade, and the vine itself is on a well-lit sunny side.

Delicate and refined lily can rightfully bear the title of the most fragrant flower that can fill the entire garden and its surroundings with its fragrance. Oriental lilies bloom in mid-summer and bloom until September. The most beautiful lilies are white, pink and yellow. Excellent as cut flowers.

Perennial phlox used in horticulture are compact lush bushes covered with small beautiful flowers in white, pink, scarlet, lilac and blue. Phloxes bloom towards the end of the summer season. The delicate sweetish aroma of phlox is most clearly felt on warm sunny days.

Almost every gardener has beautiful and noble roses in his assortment. Roses come in a variety of colors and shades, ranging from dark cherry, almost black, to pure white. Roses are very popular as cut flowers.

Different varieties of roses differ not only in their colors, but also in the variety of aromas - there are roses with a floral or fruity scent, in the aroma of other varieties there are musky and citrus notes.

Sweet peas

Sweet peas got their name for a good reason, with their bright persistent aroma. It is a weaving plant with small delicate flowers of various shades, some types of peas have a two-tone color.

However, if fragrant garden flowers are your goal, then you should know that some varieties of peas are practically odorless.

May lily of the valley

Despite the fact that the lily of the valley is very modest in size, this in no way affects the severity and intensity of the aroma that its white or pink bells emit. Lilies of the valley are extremely unpretentious in their care, all you need is to plant flowers somewhere in a shady corner of the garden and you can forget about them.

Hyacinths prefer full sun or partial shade and grow well sheltered from the wind by other garden inhabitants. These are the flowers of early spring, while all other plants are just getting ready to bloom, the hyacinth is already filling the air with a delightful delicate aroma. Hyacinths are planted in autumn, in sandy fertile soil with good water permeability.

Irises, available in almost every color of the rainbow, will add color and life to any garden. They differ in a variety of aromas, fruity and floral notes, as well as an anise note, can be present in the smell of irises.

Common lilac

Lilac is one of the most common garden plants that bloom in early spring. Lilac is distinguished by its unpretentiousness to growing conditions, but at the same time, it does not like shade very much. Lilac, is a luxurious shrub strewn with fragrant inflorescences of white, lilac and purple flowers.

Forest apple tree

Forest apple tree - most often a fairly tall shrub, although sometimes small trees are also found. In spring, the apple tree blooms with delicate white, pink or red flowers, then in autumn it produces small greenish-yellow or red fruits that attract flocks of forest birds to the garden. The fruits of the forest apple tree can be added to jam or garden fruit jam for a more savory taste.

Heliotrope

When the heliotrope blooms in the garden, invite your friends over and ask them what the scent of its flowers reminds them of. There are different opinions about what heliotrope smells like - grapes, vanilla, cinnamon or cherry pie. Although it doesn't matter, the main thing is that you will definitely enjoy the pleasant smell that the lovely purple, blue or white flowers of this plant give off.

Lavender

Lavender is a perennial herbaceous plant, which is an evergreen shrub or semi-shrub. It has been famous for its aromatic properties since ancient times. Grows best in full sun and prefers soils with good water permeability. Lavender flowers emit a light and delicate fragrance with a refreshing floral note.

Maritime lobularia

Maritime lobularia is an annual bud cover that is a carpet of white, pink, lilac or purple flowers. It rarely grows over 15 cm tall and is therefore a great addition as a cover plant for flower beds, rock gardens, hanging planters and outdoor flower boxes.

This is a well-known low maintenance plant. Great choice for cut flowers. It should be remembered that not every variety of peonies belongs to fragrant flowers; before buying seeds, you should prepare and read about the characteristics of different varieties.

Moonflower

Like the Nicotiana, this fragrant annual flower is best suited for the evening garden, as the scent of its large white trumpet-like flowers tends to intensify as the sun goes down. Well suited for regions with hot and sunny weather, does not require much maintenance.

Southern Magnolia

If your goal is to find the most fragrant flowers for your garden, then you can't ignore the southern magnolia, a plant that has a very strong aroma and beautiful creamy white flowers that open in spring. Magnolia is a tall tree 18-20 meters tall with glossy evergreen foliage and red fruits in autumn.

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The 10 Most Fragrant Flowers to Plant in Your Garden

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Rose

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Gardenia

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Sweet Pea

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Daphne

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Angel's Trumpet

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Lilac

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Freesia

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Paperwhites

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Tuberose

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Mock Orange

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12 Plants for a More Fragrant Garden

10 flowers that will fill the garden with unique aromas. Varieties, description, photos - Botanichka

Fragrant annuals

1. Petunia

2. Sweet pea

3. Alyssum

4. Fragrant mignonette

5. Heliotrope

Fragrant perennials

6. Tuberose (Polyantes tuberosa)

7. Lily

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9. Lavender

10. Iris

the most fragrant garden and garden flowers

Nicotiana

Autumn Clematis

Sweet peas

May lily of the valley

Common lilac

Forest apple tree

Heliotrope

Lavender

Maritime lobularia

Moonflower

Southern Magnolia

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