Enjoy a fragrant spring garden! Our top 10 scented plants offer delightful fragrance from late winter through spring.
1. Sarcococca confusa
Be surprised by the sweet fragrance of this unassuming evergreen shrub! It flowers in late winter, producing tiny, scented blooms. Plant it near a path to enjoy its delightful aroma.
2. Viburnum x bodnantense
Viburnum x bodnantense offers a welcome burst of color and fragrance starting in mid-winter and continuing through spring. Its bare stems are adorned with clusters of sweet-smelling pink flowers. Cut a few stems and enjoy the delicate scent inside your home.
3. Hyacinths
Hyacinths are a versatile spring bulb, perfect for adding color and fragrance indoors or out. Grow them on a sunny windowsill or in well-drained garden soil.
4. Daphne odora
Daphne odora's fabulous fragrance is worth the effort! This early spring bloomer prefers partial shade and rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly until established.
5. Daffodils
Enjoy fragrant daffodils this spring! Narcissus 'Actaea', 'Geranium', and 'Silver Chimes' are great choices. Plant in pots or along paths. Missed planting in autumn? Potted bulbs are available now!
6. Wallflowers
Wallflowers are easy-to-grow biennials that offer a burst of color from early spring. They complement spring bulbs perfectly. Choose fragrant varieties like the Sunset Series for added enjoyment.
7. Viburnum carlesii
Korean spice viburnum is a delightful addition to any garden. This attractive deciduous shrub boasts round clusters of fragrant pink flowers in mid-spring, followed by beautiful autumn foliage. Easy to grow, it's ideal for low-maintenance gardens.
8. Osmanthus delavayi
Osmanthus delavayi is a beautiful, large evergreen shrub that flourishes in dappled shade. In mid-to-late spring, it produces fragrant white flowers that resemble jasmine, attracting a flurry of bee activity.
9. Lily-of-the-valley
From mid-spring onwards, lily-of-the-valley graces shady gardens with delicate sprays of bell-shaped white flowers. Their sweet fragrance wafts above the lush green leaves, creating a charming and fragrant ground cover in damp areas.
10. Wisteria
Wisteria is a stunning climber with fragrant purple flowers in late spring, perfect for covering large walls. However, it needs plenty of sun, space to grow, and a very sturdy support, as mature wisterias can become quite heavy.
Discover a fantastic range of spring-flowering plants at Carpenters Nursery, perfect for adding color and fragrance to your garden. Visit us today!
