Great Plants to Choose for a Scented Garden
Posted on: 2 April 2019
Planting a scented garden gives you something that is a bit different from the norm. Many people plant gardens that are designed for their visual impact and, although this can be very appealing, you can often miss out on what makes a garden so special if you are concerned with its looks alone. Fragrant gardens, even if they are only made up of a bed or two as part of a larger design, are incredibly pleasurable and will often provide sensory stimulation long after summer has passed. If you would like to choose items from a plant nursery that are suited to a scented garden, then read on to discover some of the best options available to you.
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Tuberose
A plant that grows well in Australia, you can find this highly scented species in gardens all over the world. It has charming white flowers which look good alongside a lot of other plants. However, it is the smell of tuberose that makes it really stand out. With a sweet odour, it blooms in the latter half of summer, and it will continue to put on a show right through until early winter.
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Freesia
Another plant that is popular in Europe as well as Australia, freesias are ideal if you don't want to do a lot of maintenance in your scented garden. Growing from bulbs, you can stick them into the ground and virtually forget about them. Freesias have a wonderful perfume that attracts wildlife, such as bees, as well as pleasing people. What is even better is that this plant will grow well in semi-shade so you can put it into most spots within a garden layout.
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Oval-Leaved Mint Bush
Otherwise known as prostanthera ovalifolia, this plant is widely grown in Australia because of its attractive foliage. However, many gardeners don't realise just what an addition it can make to a scented garden. Its leaves offer a fresh fragrance that tends to smell at its best as you brush past it. Plant it close to a pathway or consult your local nursery for other tips to get the best out of it.
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Butterfly Bush
Another superb shrub you can pick up as reasonably mature plants from nurseries, butterfly bushes give you instant impact in a scented garden. These plants produce tubular flowers with petals that range from shimmering whites to deep purples. They offer up a fragrance that is delicate but utterly distinctive. Pink varieties are particularly delightful.
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