Scented Plants
We all want value for money and scented plants can both look and smell
beautiful. Planting a variety of scented plants will often result in
different scents at different times of the year and different times of the
day. Scented plants complement a visually stunning garden and attract
beneficial wildlife. Some scented plants are said to keep away
mosquitoes! Below is a list of popular scented plants.
Scented Conifers
Calocedrus decurrens (Incense Cedar)
Chamaecyparis (False Cypress)
Cupressus (Cypress)
Juniperus (Juniper)
Thuja
Perfumed Perennials
Artemisia absinthium (Lambrook Silver)
Cosmos atrosanguineus (Chocolate
cosmos)
Dianthus (Carnations, Pinks, Sweet williams)
Geranium
Macrorrhizum (Cranes Bill)
Houttuynia cordata ‘chameleon’
Iris
unguicularis
Bulbs, Corms and Tubers
Convallaria majalis (lily of the valley)
Crinum x powellii
Freesia
‘outdoor hybrids’
Lilies Most (Lily)
Scented Annuals
Matthiola incana (Stocks)
Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)
Lathyrus (sweet
pea)
Haliotropium (Haliotrope)
Petunia x hybridia
Scented Trees
Acacia deabata (mimosa)
Eucalyptus
Hammamelis mollis (Chinese witch
hazel)
Laurus nobilis (Bay)
Malus hupehensis (flowering crab)
Magnolia
Robinia pseudoacaia (False acacia)
Scented Shrubs
Buddleja (Butterfly bush)
Choisya ternate (Mexican orange blossom)
Chimonanthus praecox (winter sweet)
Daphne
Lavandula (Lavander)
Lonicera fragrantissima (honey suckle (shrub))
Myrtus communis (Myrtle)
Philadelphus (mock orange)
Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)
Roses
Salvia offininalis (Sage)
Sarcococca humilis (Christmas box)
Santolina
chamaecyparissus (cotton lavender)
Syringa (Lilac)
Skimmia japonica
Viburnum
Sweet Smelling Climbers
Jasminum officinalis (white jasmine)
Jasminum nudiflorum (winter jasmine)
Lonicera (honeysuckle)
Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea)
Roses
Wisteria
sinensis
Aromatic Herbs
Terragon
Lemon Verbena
Dill
Chamomile
Corriander
Fennel
Curry plant
Lemon Balm
Mint
Basil
Oregano
Parsley
Thyme