A garden is probably only perfect when the various shapes and colors of the plants are accompanied by tempting scents. The fresh, lively scent of a flower or a leaf has a positive effect on our well-being and cannot be compared with anything. The scent of lavender brings back memories of the last vacation in France and blue world champions, lilac and tuberose create romantic images in your head. Many of the fragrant companions can be cleverly arranged with one another and with other plants.
In spring, bulbs and tubers produce their leaves, flowers and seeds in no time. They ring in spring and enrich garden and park landscapes with their blaze of color. The most famous and popular early bloomers include the bleeding heart, grape hyacinth, crocuses, Snowdrops, mugs, Christmas roses, daffodils, tulips, anemones, pansies, horned violets and Chimney sweeper. Bulbs and tuberous flowers look best when planted in groups. They are suitable for planting beds and borders. Crocuses and snowdrops also work very well on lawns. Spring bloomers are brought into the ground as early as late summer. Insensitive species can also be planted in October.
Fragrant ornamental trees, shrubs and trees
Not only early bloomers and summer flowers have lush and fragrant flowers. Ornamental shrubs and trees also form numerous flowers and fruit decorations, which provide a dominant focal point in the garden landscape. Popular hedge shrubs include the flowering firethorn hedge, the sparrow hedge, the arborvitae hedge and the hedge barberry. They give the garden a framework and look particularly good in alternation with other spring and summer flowers. The rhododendrons, fire maple, the butterfly bush, the magnolia, the rose deutzia and the peasant hydrangea ensure particularly pronounced flower formation. Ornamental trees are ideally planted in autumn.
Fragrant summer flowers and perennials
The wonderful bloom of summer flowers and perennials presents itself during the entire summer time. Colorful beds and borders as well as wildflower areas give the garden a harmonious expression if the height of growth and colors are carefully coordinated. Larkspur, lavender, daisy, foxglove, gold fox, carnation, poppy, weigela and phlox are perennial perennials that create a colorful contrast to green lawns. Hollyhocks are a real eye-catcher and are particularly suitable for planting on walls, fences and facades. The picturesque flower stalks and pompous flowers of the hollyhocks give the garden setting style and charm. The mallows thrive splendidly in sunny locations. They bloom in countless colors, from white to champagne, pink, red to black and red.
All summer flowers, shrubs, ornamental shrubs and trees have different care requirements. For a lush flower collection and healthy growth, it is important to follow the appropriate care instructions. Quality should be taken into account when purchasing the plants. The choice of locations and the right soil are just as important as an adequate supply of water and nutrients. Sick or withered parts of the plant are removed immediately to extend the flowering period. The correct planting time and depth are also important prerequisites for the flourishing of summer flowers, perennials, shrubs and trees.
Fragrant plants for the home
Gardenia - Gardenia jasminoides- comes from China
- jasmine-like scent
- Climbing plant from Madagascar
- captivates with its beguiling fragrance and snow-white flowers
- also called pipe bush or false jasmine
- intensely fragrant flowers in the evening hours
- smell at different times of the day depending on the species
- Fragrance notes range from sweet to lemon to musty (Stanhopea)
- Scented orchids include: Phalaenopsis violacea, Cattleya aclandiae, Maxillaria picta or Aerangis mooreana
- smell differently sweet depending on the species
- slightly scented: 'White Pearl', 'Pink Pearl' and 'Blue Pearl'
- subtle fragrance: pink 'Splendid Cornelia' and 'Anna Marie'
- intense smelling: 'Delft Blue' and 'Blue Star'
- smells intensely sweet in the evening hours
- Owing to the beguiling scent it is a frequent component in perfume production
- pleasantly fragrant citrus plant
- blooming
- donates tiny sour fruits in summer
- has an intense and lovely smell of peach blossoms
- ideal for winter gardens
- numerous flowers in different colors: from pale orange to bright yellow to the golden shade of apricot
- also called spice bark or peanut cassia
- intense scent of peanuts
- impresses with vertically growing, candle-like inflorescences
- very own scent of lemon
- robust houseplant that is forgiving of care mistakes
- also known as yellow mimosa
- Flowers give off a characteristic delicate scent of violets
- shines in white, yellow or orange tones in the winter season
- the small, distinctive flowers and the dark, shiny leaves give off an unmistakable fragrance
- used to be a symbol of fertility, later a popular bridal jewelry
- Depending on the type, particularly intense, aromatic or nutty sweet fragrances (cedar, lemon, apple, carrot, eucalyptus, rose, camphor, mint)
- countless color and shape spectrum of the flowers
Fragrant plants for the garden
Blue world champion - Asperula azurea- annual plant with sky blue flowers
- blooms from June to September
- gives off a sweet, pleasant floral scent
- Trumpet-shaped flowers open in the evening and give off a wonderful scent
- The variety of colors of the flowers ranges from white to pink to red
- Flowering period June to September
- smells pleasantly of oranges
- shows up in different flower colors (white, yellow, purple)
- Permanently blooming from June to October
- Evening bloomers
- also known as wing tobacco and violet tobacco
- gives off a bewitching and heavy sweet fragrance from evening to morning
- impresses with its green-yellowish flowers up to the first nights of frost
Gingerbread Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum)
- fascinating plant that exudes its intense scent more strongly in damp weather
- if the leaves dry up, the scent, reminiscent of freshly baked cakes, disappears
- Deciduous small tree with crimson red flowers in April and yellow-orange autumn colors
Sweet peas - Lathyrus odoratus
- annual climbing plant with colorful butterfly flowers
- smells intense and slightly of orange
Angel Trumpet - Datura
- Nightshade plant
- Trumpet-shaped leaves give off a bewitching scent
Heliotrop - Heliotropium arborescens
- also called vanilla plant and solstice
- purple to lavender blue flowers give off an intense characteristic scent
Lavender - Lavandula
- varied scented plant
- intense floral and balsamic scent
Magnolias - Magnolia
- inspire with a wealth of shapes and colors
- white, red or pink flowers exude a pleasant, sweet fragrance
- many ways
Thyme - Thymus vulgaris
- Medicinal plant with a wide range of uses
- in summer there are small, pale pink flowers
- Flowers and leaves exude a spicy scent
Curry herb - Helichrysum italicum
- also known as the Italian strawflower
- Leaves and flowers exude a tasty curry aroma with a hint of sage
- evergreen shrub with yellow to dark yellow flower heads appearing from June to August
Lilac - Syringa
- perennial fragrant summer bloomer
- enchanting, downright beguiling lovely fragrance
- scores with white or purple flowers that bloom from May to June
Snow Forsythia - Abeliophyllum distichum
- Spring bloomers with delicate white to pale pink flowers
- smells pleasantly of almonds
- develops small, round nuts in summer
- golden yellow petals exude an aromatic, sweet fragrance
- different multicolored varieties
- Spring bloomer
- also known as wisteria or china pile
- decorative shrub with long-stemmed leaves and white, blue or pink flower clusters
- gives off a charming spicy-sweet scent in the evening hours
- fascinating winter bloomer
- presents itself with thread-like, bright yellow to red petals
- exudes a sweet scent of honey
- aromatic shrub
- floriferous
- more or less fragrant depending on the variety
- The color spectrum ranges from white through pink and red tones to dark purple
- tireless summer flower
- smells intensely of ripe banana
- easy-care daisy family with bright yellow, margarite-like flowers
- perennial tub plant with bright yellow inflorescence
- gives off an intensely fragrant typical chocolate smell
- grows up to 30 cm high
- smells of honey
- forms white or pale pink carpets of flowers from April to October
- is suitable as a hanging plant or in the garden
frequently asked Questions
- I want to create a little oasis in a corner of my garden where I can withdraw to. The corner is relatively sunny. Which fragrant plants are suitable? - A combination of vanilla flower, decorative tobacco and scented stone is recommended here. These plants give off a pleasant, sweet scent that has a relaxing effect.
- Are there also scented plants that can be kept in the bathroom? - You don't have to do without fragrant plants in the bathroom either. A plant like the gardenia is happy when it is allowed to stand in a room with a lot of light and high humidity.
Worth knowing about fragrant flowers in brief
Fragrant spring flowersIn spring, bulbs and tubers produce their leaves, flowers and seeds in no time. They ring in spring and enrich garden and park landscapes with their blaze of color. The most famous and popular early bloomers include the bleeding heart, grape hyacinth, crocuses, Snowdrops, mugs, Christmas roses, daffodils, tulips, anemones, pansies, horned violets and Chimney sweeper. Bulbs and tuberous flowers look best when planted in groups. They are suitable for planting beds and borders. Crocuses and snowdrops also work very well on lawns. Spring bloomers are brought into the ground as early as late summer. Insensitive species can also be planted in October.
Fragrant ornamental trees, shrubs and trees
Not only early bloomers and summer flowers have lush and fragrant flowers. Ornamental shrubs and trees also form numerous flowers and fruit decorations, which provide a dominant focal point in the garden landscape. Popular hedge shrubs include the flowering firethorn hedge, the sparrow hedge, the arborvitae hedge and the hedge barberry. They give the garden a framework and look particularly good in alternation with other spring and summer flowers. The rhododendrons, fire maple, the butterfly bush, the magnolia, the rose deutzia and the peasant hydrangea ensure particularly pronounced flower formation. Ornamental trees are ideally planted in autumn.
Fragrant summer flowers and perennials
The wonderful bloom of summer flowers and perennials presents itself during the entire summer time. Colorful beds and borders as well as wildflower areas give the garden a harmonious expression if the height of growth and colors are carefully coordinated. Larkspur, lavender, daisy, foxglove, gold fox, carnation, poppy, weigela and phlox are perennial perennials that create a colorful contrast to green lawns. Hollyhocks are a real eye-catcher and are particularly suitable for planting on walls, fences and facades. The picturesque flower stalks and pompous flowers of the hollyhocks give the garden setting style and charm. The mallows thrive splendidly in sunny locations. They bloom in countless colors, from white to champagne, pink, red to black and red.
Planting and care tips
All summer flowers, shrubs, ornamental shrubs and trees have different care requirements. For a lush flower collection and healthy growth, it is important to follow the appropriate care instructions. Quality should be taken into account when purchasing the plants. The choice of locations and the right soil are just as important as an adequate supply of water and nutrients. Sick or withered parts of the plant are removed immediately to extend the flowering period. The correct planting time and depth are also important prerequisites for the flourishing of summer flowers, perennials, shrubs and trees.
