Nothing compares to a garden full of little plants that keep you company and cheer you up. But when they come with unique and enchanting scents, that’s when they can truly turn your garden into a paradise. Curious which plants produce the most aromatic flowers? Read on to learn more about the best aromatic flowering plants.
We take a look at the most aromatic flowers so you can add beautiful scents to your outdoor gardens this year.
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1. Lilac
With their stunning cone-shaped blooms, lilacs are probably the most iconic flowering plants of the warm season.
They usually bloom in late spring, bringing a rich, enchanting fragrance to the environment that can last all summer long. Its flowers not only have a very intense smell, but also come in different shades of white, purple, pink and even blue.
Lilacs are very popular ornamental shrubs and, like most companion shrubs, they are very easy to grow and maintain.
What makes these flowering plants really appealing to gardeners is their high frost and drought tolerance. If you want to attract a few butterflies, hummingbirds or other pollinators to your garden, lilacs are a must for you!
How to plant and grow lilacs organically.
2. Azalea
Azaleas are natural heart stealers that will mesmerize your senses with their aroma and beauty. Although these plants mostly bloom in spring and early summer, some of them can also reward you with their heavenly scents in the fall.
Their flowers appear in clusters and can bring a striking splash of white, pink, red, yellow, orange or purple to your garden.
Azaleas are an excellent choice for gardeners who live in areas with high humidity. They love sudden downpours and will proudly display their spectacular blooms when they receive regular rainwater.
And if the winter is harsh in your area, you won’t have to worry too much about protecting these plants. Azaleas perform well even in the most extreme environmental conditions.
How to plant and grow azaleas organically.
3. Lilies
Lilies are very popular and loved by gardeners for their unique shapes, pleasing colors and delicious scents. They are ornamental plants very appreciated all over the world, and even have a divine origin, since they bear the name of Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow.
Once established, lilies grow with minimal care. Plus, they can be easily encouraged to bloom again with regular plant division.
These flowering plants are often used to make perfumes, bringing a unique note of earth, dust and a bit of wood to products. Once you have them in your garden, it will be very difficult for you not to start your own business!
Propagate and cultivate Blue Lily and its care.
4. Jasmine
Jasmines are among the favorite ornamental houseplants of gardeners who love a pleasant blend of delicate and exotic fragrance.
In general, these plants flower from spring to fall and go dormant during the winter months. Its flowers are aphrodisiacs, very attractive to bees and have been used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases.
Thanks to their simple creamy white flowers, these plants can accompany many other colorful species of flowering plants.
Jasmine plants can be a beautiful addition to the garden, but they can also thrive indoors. In addition, the flowers have a wide range of shapes.
How to plant and grow jasmine easily.
5. Wisteria
Wisteria owes its fame to its attractive flowering and long shelf life. These vine plants bloom from spring through late summer, producing spectacular cascades of purple to blue flowers. Depending on the variety, the scent of its flowers can range from very subtle to overwhelming.
Wisteria are known for their ability to thrive in a wide range of environmental conditions. They grow at a fairly rapid rate and can reach over 9 meters in length, so you need to find a spacious spot in your garden to plant them.
How to propagate, grow Wisteria and all its care.
6. Lavender
If you love spending long, relaxing days in the garden, lavender plants are just what you need! They have a huge presence on social media and you will often see them in various landscape settings.
The best thing about lavender is that you can also enjoy its characteristic flowers indoors once its flowering period is over.
The aroma of its purple flowers is unique and many people value these plants for their properties and health benefits. Lavender oil is probably the most popular essential oil for aromatherapy.
The scent of lavender is believed to promote well-being, calmness, but it can also reduce anxiety, stress and even minor aches.
Guide to sowing and growing lavender in pots.
7. Honeysuckle
Honeysuckles are easy-to-grow plants that come in many shapes and sizes. The unmistakable fragrance of its flowers just adds extra points to its adorable appearance. The flowers appear in white and yellowish clusters and produce a sweet nectar that attracts bees and is edible by humans.
Versatile plants, honeysuckles come in many different shapes and sizes. You can opt for climbing varieties that are perfect for driveways or fences. Or you can use them to turn your garden entrance into a fancy place.
These arching shrubs or twining vines can be easily grown outdoors in subtropical regions.
How to sow, grow Honeysuckle and its care.
8. Gardenia
With attractive foliage and many milky-white flowers, gardenias are among the most beautiful ornamental plants in the world.
Their strong, familiar scent is a favorite in the perfume world, but many people forget that these flowers smell even better in the garden.
While most flowering plants bloom only once a year, gardenias display their blooms from late spring to early summer and then from late summer to early fall.
Grow Gardenia in the garden and in pots.
9. Freesia
There’s no better word to describe the scent of freesias than this: overwhelming (but in a good way)! These plants are distinguished not only by their sweet aroma, but also by their tubular flowers that grow aligned along a single stem.
Freesia flowers are usually white, but can also be beautiful blends of red, orange, golden yellow, pink, purple, and lavender.
They can be grown outdoors in freezing conditions, but many gardeners enjoy their fragrance indoors by keeping them in vases.
10. Pink
Despite what others may believe, roses aren’t as demanding as they seem. As long as they are exposed to full sun, they will bring out their familiar scent whenever they get the chance.
Additionally, there are now new and improved rose varieties on the market. You can grow any of these varieties and you will quickly notice that they have great resistance to pests and diseases.
Roses are versatile plants and the scent of their flowers is a staple in any gardener’s collection. They look great as stand-alone ornamentals, but climbing, branching roses intensify their natural charm when offered with woody supports.
And the best thing about growing these blooming beauties: a beautiful rose will always put a smile on a loved one’s face.
How to grow potted roses and all their care.
11. Viburnum with Korean spices
These flowering plants are very hardy and are probably one of the least troublesome shrub species.
Plus, they are hardy, perennial plants that will reward you with a wide range of colors throughout their lives.
They produce numerous clusters of pinkish-white flowers accompanied by a curious scent of spices.
They bloom in spring and their flowers last until summer, when red berries take their place.
However, the most interesting characteristic of these flowering plants is their foliage: the leaves are red in the fall, but can take on a purplish hue over time.
12. False orange tree (celinda)
Every time you walk by the blooming fake orange trees, you’ll know it. The sweet, orange scent of their flowers is something to remember and it would be a shame not to try them. If you want to bring a citrus note to your garden, these plants are perfect candidates.
False orange trees, also called Celinda, bear pretty little white flowers that appear in spring or early summer.
They are hardy shrubs that can grow in almost any environmental condition without any extra effort from their owner.
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However, they can get quite large over time, so you need to find a nice, comfortable place to plant them.
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