SCENTED GARDENS – a delight
In our gardens we plant our favourites, having come to terms with any plants that are already established when we move into a property. The last is sometimes an exercise that requires cutting an ill scented shrub or tree but usually we feel free to plant scented plants whether they are annuals, perennials, shrubs or trees in such a way as to extract maximum enjoyment from their unique gifts of perfume.
Usually we look to flowers to provide this pleasure, sometimes to foliage, less frequently to fruit or bark and rarely to their roots.
What we can cultivate in our climatic conditions affects our range and choices but as important is our own personal olfactory sense. The following listing offers some suggestions.
Acacia spp Mimosa, Wattle – with hundreds of species in Australia, there is a wide range of scents but the A. dealbata is best known as the Mimosa in commerce in Europe
Acorus calamus, Calamus, Sweet Sedge is scented in all its parts but roots are most valued.
Aponogeton distachym Water Hawthorn has a strong scent – lance shaped leaves white flower unusual shape with black anthers. Scent disappears soon after picking.
Aloysia citriodora syn Lippia citriodora Lemon Verbena leaves scented
Alyssum maritimum Sweet Alice sweet scent like hawthorn
Azaleas Double Ghent and Mollis azaleas are scented, also some Knaphill and Exbury hybrids
A. atlanticum from North America – smaller bush with pinkish white flowers very fragrant
A. pontica syn Rhododendron luteum sickly sweet scent but care as honey is toxic.
Buddleia variabilis syn B. davidii Butterfly Bush is a sweet medium scented shrub
B. globosa pleasantly scented
Calamintha varieties possess scent hinting of thyme and sage
C. grandiflora is taller with rose red flowers
Calycanthus floridus Carolina Allspice is aromatic with leaves having fruity scent and apple scented flowers. The bark is cinnamon like.
Cananga odorata var. genuine Ylang Ylang is the source of the best essential oil
C. odoratum var macrophylla is scented but inferior
Also known as ylang ylang are the vines Artabotrys odoratissimus, Artabotrys hexapetalus
Ceoanothus dentatus
C. burkwoodii not as tall as C. dentatus
Gloire de Versailles grows to 2m with powder blue flowers through summer and autumn.
Choisya ternata Mexican Orange – scented similar to Orange blossom or sweet Philadelphus.
Citrus spp Orange blossom, (Neroli) is the finest but Lemon blossom is scented too
Clematis spp
C. montana wilsonii highly perfumed
C. flammula has best fragrance
Clethra
C. ainifolia Sweet Pepper Bush with white scented flowers
Corylopsis spicata pale yellow flowers scent of cowslip
C. wilmottiae is more fragrant
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn blossom, sweetly scented
Cyclamen europeum has a strong scent
Daphne - all are popular scented plants
D. odora,D. burkwoodii
D. blagayana is a prostrate fragrant plant
Dianthus spp Carnations
D. fragrans, D. onoeanus, D. petreus all scented
D. caesius – Cheddar pink from England has best perfume old cloves
Eucalyptus citriodora Lemon Scented Gum from Australia as are most in this genus. of over 700 species.The leaves are the source of its unique and beautiful scent. Its influence is appreciated most after a shower of rain releases the scent.
Eucharis grandiflora Amazon Lily scent is good
Exacum affine - a greenhouse annual only a few inches high with violet flowers somewhat like Lily of the Valley.
Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet - strewing herb – richly perfumed of English wild flowers – similar to hawthorn but stronger
Gladioli tristis has a very sweet scent
Gladstoniana is a huge scented waterlily
Hamamelis mossis from China has wonderful scent on warm day.
Hedichyum alba White Ginger with flowers good enough to eat!
Heliotropus arborea Heliotrope, Cherry Pie strong reminiscent of hawthorn. Mauve hybrids are vanilla scented and fascinating in the garden. Attractive little plants to 60cm .
Hesperis matronalis Sweet Rocket has a perfume like cloves
Humea elegans Incense Plant biennial- can cause skin irritation but has fragrant foliage.
Hymenocallis
H.narcissiflora.
H. speciosa Sacred Lily of the Incas
Humea elegans Incense Plant biennial- can cause skin irritation but has fragrant foliage.
Iris spp
I .aphylla, I.arenaria, I.florentina, I. germanica, I.graminea,I. histrioides,I. reticulata, I.stylosa all scented species are sweet
I. florentina flower is violet scented and the root dried in use of perfume
I. pallida Fleur de Lis or Flower de Luce of Dalmatia has very sweet perfume like orange flowers.
Jasminum spp
J. officinale – important ingredient in the perfume industry
J. polyanthm strongly scented flowers
J. sambac specially sweet scented is the Grand Duke of Tuscany.
Lavandula spp Lavenders all are enjoyed for their refreshing, gentle scent enjoyed for their scented delightful leaves and balsamic flower scent used in perfume industry
Lilium spp
L. candidum Madonna lily scent is delicious
L. giganteum (Cardiocrinum) scented white flowers on a stem. Bulb dies after flowering.
L. longiflorum Easter Lily rich perfume
L. pyrenaicum pleasant perfume at distance, can be objectionable close up.
L. regale Chinese lily with heady scent
Lomandra effusa – Scented Mat Rush
Lonicera spp – Honeysuckles Most species are delightfully scented with only one known to be without perfume.
L. japonica Japanese Honeysuckle is one of the most popular garden and also L fragrantissima and L. periclymenum
Mathiola bicornis Night Scented Stock – waves of delicious heady fragrance in evenings. – sow the Virginia stock and the Night stock together, for a display in the day and perfume at night!
Melaleuca argentea, M/.Squarrosa Silvery Paper Bark
Mentha spp -Mints have scented leaves and flowers with reputation for pleasant and refreshing scents
M. requiernii mat forming for scented paths, very aromatic when disturbed.
Michelia champaca Champac – a really popular perfume
M. figo – Port Wine Magnolia has small flowers that release in warm condition, the most delicious, satisfying sweet scent that will never be forgotten and is often likened to the liqueur or sometimes called the Banana Bush.
Myrtus communis Myrtle possesses fragrant leaves and flowers
Narcissus spp Daffodils , Jonquils There is a reputed double daffodil introduced by John Tradescant, gardener to Charles I, with an incomparable perfume as have many wild ones. Modern bred daffodils have much less perfume
N, campoernelli odourus plenus double has great perfume
N. poeticus Poets Narcissus, Pheasant’s Eye has white flower with yellow trumpet and red crisped margins.
Nepeta mussini Catmint or Catnep. This is popular as a bedding plant amongst roses. Most attractive to cats. They roll in it and go into cat ecstasies.
Nicotiana Scented Tobacco
N. alata – cream fragrant flowers
N. sylvestris white fragrant flowers
Nymphaea capensis Blue water Lily
N. flavo-virens Mexican water lily – white flowers
N. odorata, N.elegans N. stellata,N. tuberosa N. pygmaea are perfumed
N. stellata pale blue scented flowers
Oenothera odorense – Evening Primrose – biennial well known in cultivation
O. trichocalyx white flower almost as pleasantly scented as the former
Osmanthus delavayii white flower with a penetrating perfume
O. fragrans – exquisite perfume, like ripe apricots
Pelargonium spp often called Scented Geraniums many of these have highly scented leaves due to oil content and are popular in pot pourri and scent making. There are many varieties.
Petasites fragrans Winter Heliotrope has hawthorn like perfume – exceedingly strong
Philadelphus spp Mock Orange – most in this genus are delightfully scented.
Pittosporpum revolutum, P. rhombifolium, P. undulatum all possess attractive fragrances
P. tenuifolium this one is night scented
Plumeria acutifolia Frangipani from Mexico.
P. alba and P. rubra are highly perfumed tropical flowers
Pogostemon patchouli Patchouli produces very potent oil for the perfume industry
Polianthes tuberose Tuber-rose – said to be the strongest of floral perfumes – its potent sweet perfume is extracted by a more complex process than others.
Primula kewensis has yellow flowers and fragrant as are other species
Pyrus coronara and P. augustifolia Crabapples both with scented flowers
Rhododendron spp a few of the species in cultivation are scented
R. azaleoides similar to R.fragrans and R. odoratum – highly scented
R. desquamatum, R. rubiguisum and R. saluense are aromatic.
R. bullatum and R. cillatum are fragrant as R. veris
Ribes aureum, Golden Currant
R, fasciculatum from Japan has cream fragrant tubular terminal flowers
R. gayanum White flower tubular, fragrant from Chile
R. odoratum has yellow scented flower in terminal racemes
R. speciosum flowers said to be clove perfumed
Rosa spp. Some of the finest perfumed roses include many old roses Renowned for those with outstanding perfume:
R. alba , R. albasemi-plena, R. alba maxima
R. damascena – Celsiana, Gloire de Guilau, Ispahan, Kazanlik Leda pink form , Madame Hardy, Marie Louise, Omar Khayayam,
R. gallica Provins Rose, – ancient Apothecary’s Rose – Alain Blanchard Belle Iris, Cardinal de Richelieu, Gloire de France Jenny Duval Duchess de Montebello
R. mundi – Tuscany Rose
R. indica Chinese rose – Common Bush China, Cecile Brunner, Bloomfield Abundance,
R. moschate Musk Rose – Buff Beauty, Felicia, Magenta, Pax, Penelope, Pink Prosperity, Vanity.Bourbon rose -Zephyrine Drouhin, Souvenir de la Malmaison, Boule de Beige, la Reine Victoria, Louise Odier, Madame Isaac Pereire, Madame Pierr Oger.
R. rubiginosa Sweet Briar – stems and leaves Marechal Neil yellow, highly perfumed
R. turkestanica -single apricot flowers, Jenny Wren
Modern hybrids – Double Delight – Charles de Gaulle, Emanuel, Olympia, Mister Lincoln, Perfume Perfection
Rosmarinus officinale Rosemary few can refrain from crushing the tips of this bush when passing by –balsamic scent, clean and therapeutic for brain and mental faculties
Salvia spp Sage
S. rutilans has a pineapple scent
S. sclarea Clary strongly scented but not as strong as common sage, S. officinalis
Sambucus nigra Elder tree – flowers have pleasant perfume but not so the leaves
Santolina chamaecyparissus Lavender Cotton – used once as cooking herb but suited to strewing and keeping away moths in clothes
Spartium spp Spanish Broom sweetly scented as many species and hybrids
Stephanotis Madagascar Jasmine sweet strong exotic perfume
Thyme spp all offer a degree of perfume that varies considerably with each
T. herbaborona smells of caraway seeds
T. nitidus has attractive perfume
T. serpyllus is the wild, culinary herb use along pathways as is
T. citrinus lemon scented
Trachelospermum jasminoides produces white sticky jasmine like scented flowers – climber
Tulipa Mendel tulip Orange wonder is strongly scented.
T. gesnerica and T. persica are good fragrance
T. sylvestis smells like violets.
Victoria regia the giant water lily is said o be sweetly scented
Viburnum spp
V. carlesii – sweetest scent in the plant world according to Fletcher
V. grandiflorum has larger pink flowers. Fruits are Edible
V. bodnantense is pink flowered hybrid of V. fragrans.
V. burkwoodii is finer some say
V. fragrans – sweet scented blossoms and fruits are eaten
Viola spp Violets
V. palustris Marsh Violet
V. riviniana Dog Violet with no smell
V. odorata true perfumed flower
Wisterias spp are sweetly scented for arbors and walkways
W. floribunda are very fragrant
W. sinensis has highly perfumed flowers
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Conifers, Cypress, Pines and many trees with aromatic leaves or gums release powerful and should not be neglected for inclusion in gardens for their vital healing influence.
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OIL of GERANIUM
GERANIUM - Pelargonium graveolens, P. capitatum, P. roseum, P. odoratissimum
These particular examples of the 700 or so known species produce a rose scented Geranium Oil often used as substitute for “attar of roses” and frequently marketed as “Rose Geranium”.
The Oil of Geranium is a colourless to yellow/green liquid obtained from the leaves of various species. It is used in perfumery, in medicine and is invaluable in aromatherapy for a wide range of benefits for the psyche. These range from cosmetic and physiological conditions to psychological states when in the latter, the gentle, feminine qualities in the temperament are encouraged.
It is particularly effective and attractive when used subtly as a body perfume and is exceedingly popular as a choice of personal perfume and toiletries for women. It has a relaxing effect used as a bath oil, helping to relieve pre-menstrual tension, fatigue and emotional stress. As a natural underarm deodorant it is a valued as an appropriate alternative to commercial suppressant deodorants that are now under suspicion as being one of the common causes in breast cancer. A skin test should be used to determines what strength of Geranium oil is used and of which particular selection of species. It is wise to always check for any possible allergic reaction before applying essential oils in massage.
Externally in massage it is applied for broken or fragile capillaries; nervous exhaustion, or for ringworm. Invaluable in cosmetic work and used in massage helps regulate the lymphatic and hormonal systems. Sometimes applied to relief facial neuralgia, back pain and shingles and research indicates that it stimulates the adrenal cortex. It is used in aromatherapy to relieve anxiety, stress and depression and is sometimes be used in direct application to scars and unbroken scar tissue from injury. Until certain of skin reaction, always dilute the application at first with a little carrier oil such as almond oil before using the essential oil direct. This particularly applies to children.
Geraniums can also be used as an ingredient in pot pourri and as an air freshener in the home.
Geranium Essential Oil when directly inhaled acts as an anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, and also antiseptic. Its influence is harmonizing and uplifting, helping to balance mind and body.
Inhale the scent directly from garden plants and crushed leaves or from the oils used in vaporizer, bath, or as a body perfume. Use of the natural fresh leaf or flower rarely requires any caution, but offers only delight particularly used in meditation.
In perfumery, all oils from the genus Pelargonium tend to blend harmoniously with lavender, patchouli, rose and sandalwood.
PROOF of PERFUME POWER
Firstly let us stress the importance of understanding the traditional use of perfumes as well as awareness of any detailed knowledge contributed by the science of Osmics if we are to derive maximum benefit from this subtlest facet of the natural arts that blends the old and the new.
Although aromatics are not generally recognized as possessing essential value in the art of living or seen as a subtle but vital spiritual nourishment to our psyche, - more subtle than nourishment through food but equally important. Perfumes affect our brains, our moods and our quality of life.
We live in a world where offensive odours, chemical stenches and artificial smells offend the nostrils and bombard us with their complex influences. These dull the otherwise acute sense of olfaction which is our instinctive means of registering danger and atmosphere. In primitive man and animals it commands the ‘fight or flight’ sensory response to external conditions that could influence their survival.
Today, this vital and sensitive tool is inhibited by harmful chemical emanations and fumes that contaminate the atmosphere we breathe each day in city life. These odours react upon our nervous system and respiratory system in a negative way, increasing any nervous stress and aggravating any physical or psychological ailments.
On the other hand it is obvious that inhalation of pleasant perfumes and flower essences of natural origin have a positive and enjoyable effect, stimulating our sense of well being, so fundamental in protecting our psyche from disease, physical and mental.
It is found in addition, that perfumes and natural essences and essential oils can counteract negative states of the body and mind and therefore prove ‘medicine’ for many ills. Proven and tried, perfumes are a potential addition to other healing methods and in some instances provide an effective remedy in their own right as modern research confirms the conclusions of classical physicians of ancient times.
It is best to first consider using traditional natural oils for their common purposes and testing your personal responses before expanding your range of essential oils.
PORT WINE MAGNOLIA
A special floral is Michelia figo as it is generally labelled and that we know in our gardens as the Port Wine Magnolia. It originates in China as so many of our wonderful flora and is enjoyed for its scented flower oil used on the hair and valued for the fragrance it offers in the garden environment. The flower shares the genus of the famous Champaka.
The tiny flowers of this wonderful plant when sniffed in the warmth of the day, or when they exude what can only be called an intoxicating and intriguing scent. Some are known to have an aversion to its strong , sweet perfume and yet others, as myself would happily swoon with pleasure if I could only inhale greater quantities of it! Such is our individual reaction to aromatics.
Landscape gardeners are usually aware of the likelihood that some will not appreciate a port wine magnolia shrub in close proximity and adapt the placement of these exotics to suit the owners or the environment. The shrubs would be enjoyed near schools or in parks that young people frequent as their sensitivity is keen. We may think that older people would not be able to indulge in the same way but sometimes a hint or memory can compensate to echo past delights experienced by a port wine magnolia lover.
The essential oil from the flower is rarely known and expensive as all the exquisite florals and we will welcome its future availability.
NATURAL GARDEN PERFUMES
Actinidia Actinidia kolomikta tiny fragrant flower similar scent as Lily of Valley
Allspice Calycanthus floridus, scented as the name indicates sweet
Amazon Lily Eucharis grandiflora scent is good
Artemisia arborescens – ‘Powis Castle’ is a soft, ornamentla variety strongly scented
Arum lilies Zantedeschia aethiopica, Z. odorata has a strong perfume of freesias
Backhousia citriodora lemon scented leaves
Basil Ocimum basilicum slightly camphorous, attractive scent
Bay leaf Laurus nobilis , Pimenta racemosa has a warm, spicy smell
Belladonna Lily Amaryllis belladonna heavy perfume – too heavy
Broom-Spartium, Genista and Cytisus scented spp
Buddleja asiatica, B. auriculate B. davidii spice scented flowers and other scented spp
Buffalo Currant Ribes odoratum spicy scented flowers
Calamints Calamintha alpinahas scent mixed thyme and sage C. grandiflora is taller with rose red flowers aromatic leaves
Californian Lilac Ceanothus dentatus Gloire de Versailles powder blue flowers
Carnation, Gillyflowers spice scented
Catmint, Catnip Nepeta cataria, N. mussini attracts cats
Cestrum nocturnum heavy, toxic scent at night
Chamomile, Roman Anthemis nobilis-lawn chamomile, apple scented
Chilean Jasmine Mandevilla laxa syn M. suaveolens scented white flowers.
Cistus ladanifer has sticky leaves and white flowers
Clematis Clematis. Armandii ‘appleblossom’ is best perfume C.montana wilsonii highly perfumed scent like cowslips C. flammula has best fragrance
Clerodendrum Clerodendron trichotomum has scented flowers but smelly foliage
C. bungei, C. fargesi have sweetly scented pink flowers
Clethra arborea Lily of the Valley tree
Cosmos, Chocolate Scented Cosmos atrosanguineus
Cotton Lavender, Santolina Santolina chamaecyparissus aromatic foliage.
Crinum x powellii has scented flowers
Curry Plant Helychrysum italicum
Cyclamen europeum has a strong scent
Cypress cupressus sempervirens
Daphne odora, D. pontica D. Burkwoodii D. blagayana is a prostrate fragrant plant
Datura syn Brugmansia D. candida wonderful perfumed flowers to intoxicate
Dianthus Carnations Dianthus fragrans, D. caesius – Cheddar pink from England has best perfume old cloves, many hybrids
Dregea sinensis syn Wattakaka sinensis scented pink flowers
Eau de Cologne Mint leaves and flowers when crushed scent of eau de cologne
Elaeagnus angustifolia honey scented flowers intoxicating fragrance
Elder Tree, Sambucus flowers have perfume – leaves are smelly
Eucalyptus globulus, E. citriodora one of the cleanest antiseptic scents, the latter lemony
Evening Primrose Oenothera odorense – biennial O. trichocalyx white flower almost as pleasantly scented
Flowering Tobacco ,Scented Tobacco- Nicotiana alata yn N. affinis only the white has the perfume “Fragrant Cloud’
Franjipani possesses the well known scent of tropic gardens
Freesia corymbosa the wild ones having best perfume
Gardenia augusta, G. florida, G. jasminoides etc. – exquisite perfume
Geranium Geranium Bourbon, Pelargonium graveolens flowers and leaves scented
Giant Lily Cardiocrinum giganteum from the Himalayas has fine scent.
Ginger plant and root possess the wonderful warm well known ginger scent
Ginger Lily Hedychium gardnerianum scented yellow flowers H. coronarium White ginger Lily
Gladioli tristis has a very sweet scent G. murielae syn gladiolus callianthus has lily scented flowers
Heliotrope, Heliotropium spp Cherry Pie strongly reminiscent of hawthorn. Some are
vanilla scented
Himalayan magnolia, Champaca source of perfume
Honeysuckle spp Loniceras fragrantissima L. periclymenum, and others sweet scented
Hoya carnosa, H. lanceolata
Humea elegans Incense Plant – can cause skn irritation but has fragrant foliage.
Hyacinth Hyacinthus orientalis heavy, overpowering scent
Iris aphylla, arenaria, , germanica, graminea, reticulata, stylosa all scented species
I. florentina flower is violet scented and the root dried in use of perfume I. pallida Fleur de lis or Fower de Luce of Damatia has very sweet perfume like orange flower.
Jasmine Jasminum officinale, J. angular has larger leaves than J. polyanthm and heavier flowers J. sambac ‘/Grand Duke of Tuscany’ double exquisite perfume.
Jonquil, Narcissus spp heady perfume that is either loved or avoided
Juniper Juniperus communis strong masculine type aromatic
Katsura tree Cercidiphyllum japonicum perfumes the air
Lavender Lavendula officinalis, L. Vera , L. dentata
Lavender cotton, Santolina – once as cooking herb but suited to keeping away moths Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis – lemony scent
Lemon blossom Citrus limonum unique clear, citric scent allied to the orange flower
Lemon Oil from fruit Citrus limonum antiseptic, shart and cleansing
Lemon scented thyme Thymus best for garden verges, walkways and culinary use
Lemon Verbena Aloysia citriodora syn Lippia citriodia Lemon Verbena leaves scented
Lilac Syringa vulgaris exquisite perfume. Many hybrids.
Lilium – many sp. Most have scent but careful as pollen often stains
Lily of the Valley Convallaria majalis strong and distinctive perfume
Luculia gratissima cherished plant for pink delicate scented flowers
Magnolias sinensis, M. stellata, M. wilsonii, M, grandiflora
Mahonia japonica flowers like lily of the valley
Marjoram Origanum majorana familiar scent in garden and kitchen
Meadowsweet Spiraea sp once a strewing herb – richly perfumed English wild flower
Mexican Orange blossom Choisya ternata scent similar to sweet Orange blossom
Michelia, spp includes the indescribable richness of the Port Wine Magnolia
Mimosa , Wattle Acacia dealbata and many others – but care with allergies
Mint, Mentha spp scented foliage and flowers
Mock Orange, Philadelphus Philadelphus coronarius, strongly scent P. microphyllus,
Murraya paniculata delightfully fragrant shrub with white flowers
Myrtle Myrtus communis aromatic leaves
Narcissus/Jonquils, Daffodils – select spp N, campoernelli odourus plenus doule has great perfume N. jonquilla flore pleno
Night Blooming Cereus, Night scented Cacti – Epiphyllum crenatum
Night scented Stock Matthiola longipetala bicornis waves of delicious fragrance in evenings.
Orange blossom, Neroli Citrus aurantium one of the supremely satisfying scents
Osmanthus fragrans exquisite perfume similar to warm ripe apricots
Ozothamnus ledifolius leaves covered in sticky gum perfumes, white flowers pink buds from Tasmania, Australia
Passion flower ‘Incense” Passiflora incarnata x P cincinnata has fragrant flowers
Patchouli Pogostemon patchouli popular first in India and now world wide
Pelargoniums – many scented varieties P, tomentosum, P. graveolens Rose Scented used for rose substitute perfume. Some spp have are evening scented flowers P. gibbosum is strange plant hightly scented green flowers in evening. P. triste also evening fragrance
Peppermint Mentha piperita attractive to the senses of taste and smell
Petitgrain Citrus aurantium bitter orange tree – refined scent in demand in perfumery
Petunias – suitable for warm climate gardens and exude wonderful scent at night
Phlox paniculata scented flowers
Pine Pinus sylvestris has strong, clear, mellow scent. Masculine scent used in aromatherapy for general massage
Roses – Rosa gallica sp and R. moschata, also David Austin roses (See Rose List)
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis a scent traditionally associated with the mind and with memory. It is a culinary herb well suited to all potato dishes
Sage. Salvias Salvia officinalis S. rutilans has a pineapple scent S. sclarea Clary Sage strongly scented but not as strong as common sage
Spanish Broom Spartium junceum sweetly scented – many hybrdis are scented
Stephanotis floribunda Madagascar Jasmine sweet strong perfume
Stocks- White Perennial Matthiola incana – most heavily scented
Sweet Alice Alyssum scent like hawthorn
Sweet Box Sarcococca confusa, S. hookeriana
Sweet Peas Lathyrus odoratus – soft, powdery sweet perfume
Sweet Pepper Bush Clethra alnifolia white and pink flowers scented
Sweet Rocket Hesperis matronalis has a perfume like cloves – evening perfume
Sweet Sedge, Calamus Acorus calamus, scented in all ita parts but roots most valued
Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum scented flowers and foliage – strewing herb
Tangerine Citrus reticulata from peel of ripe fruit
Thyme Thymus. serpyllus wild the – culinaryT. herba borona smells of caraway seeds
T. nitidus attractive perfume
Tobira Pittosporum tobira – scent of orange blossom
Tuberrose Polyanthes – said to be the strongest of floral perfumes.
Vetivert Vetiveria zizanoides for tranquillity
Viburnum fragrans – fruits are eaten there are many hybrids with perfumed flowers.
Violet, Viola Viola odorata true perfume V. ruviniana Dog Violet with no smell
Wallflower Cheiranthus cheiri syn Erysimum cheiri Best scent are the original yellows
Water Hawthorn Aponogeton distachym has a strong scent lance shaped leaves white
flower unusual shape with black anthers. Scent disappears soon after picking.
White Flag Iris –perfumed like lemon sherbet -delightful
Winter Heliotrope Petasites fragrans has hawthorn like perfume – exceedingly strong
Winter’s Bark Drimys winteri jasmine scented flowers and aromatic leaves.
Wisteria floribunda Japanese Wisteria W. sinensis Chinese Wisteria
Witch-hazel Hamamelis mollis from China has wonderful scent on warm day.
Ylang Ylang Cananga odorata an exotic tropical perfume used discreetly in perfumes
Zaluzianskya. Zaluzianskya ovata heavily scented plant from Sth Africa
