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. 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