Featured Plants : fragrance

Sweet Scented Blue Bird Nemesia

patti-nhn — Sun, 17 May 2009 08:26:00 GMT

The Nemesia Blue Bird is a favorite in the Nemesia plants. They have very fragrant, sweet scented blooms. If you are looking for blue flowers that will have abundant blooms, this would be a good choice. You could plant in hanging planters in an area where you will be able to enjoy their fragrance as well as in the garden, window boxes or other containers. They are most fragrant when the sun shines down on them.

The Blue Bird grows upright and will mature from 10 to 12 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide. They are hardy from zone 3 to 11. It will need full to partial sun. It is not picky about soil. If you are growing in a hot climate partial shade would be the best or a cool garden. They do require moist soil so be careful to keep them watered deeply in drought conditions. Zones 3-7 this is an annual, zones 8-11 it can be a perennial. Try this out for some fragrance and color.

Josee Dwarf Hybrid Lilac Small But Powerful

patti-nhn — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:12:00 GMT

The Josee Dwarf Hybrid Lilac Syringa (patula x macrophylla) x meryari is a beautiful dwarf variety of Lilac bushes. Unlike some Lilac bushes that can get up to 12 feet tall, this bush will stay compact to about 4 to 5 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. The lavender-pink blooms begin flowering in spring and if deadheaded will continue to bloom up to 4 times a year. That would mean you would have blooms spring, summer and fall.

Like most Lilacs, the sweet fragrance is loved by all. Lilacs look great arranged in vases around your home or office and will certainly provide a pleasing scent. There are some people who say that the Lilac fragrance can be relaxing and soothing. This bush is hardy from zones 2 to 9 and with its 4 to 5 foot size could fit in areas of your garden where the full size Lilacs would be too large.

Mango Meadowbrite Coneflower

patti-nhn — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:19:00 GMT

Doesn't the name Mango Meadowbrite bring up colorful images? I know it does for me. The Mango Meadowbrite Coneflower Echinacea hybrid 'CBG Cone3' has been released as the second Coneflower from the Chicago Botanic Garden breeding program. If you are familiar with the Orange Meadowbrite Coneflower, it is very similar to it but does not have the red pigment so it has the look of a fresh ripe mango fruit which is a very deep yellow.

Coneflowers are known to bloom all sumer long and the Mango Meadowbrite is no exception. This is one of the most fragrant of the coneflowers. It is recommended for growing from zone 4 to zone 9. They are very hardy plants and are great grown in bunches or on their own. They tend to grow to about 18 to 24 inches tall and definitely add some pizzazz to your garden.

For Summer Charm Try This Tree Lilac!

patti-nhn — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:38:00 GMT

The Summer Charm Tree Lilac Syringa pekinensis 'DTR 124' is a reliable tree for regular and abundant blooming. The fragrance these trees put out is one of its best attributes. The Summer Charm blooms in white flowers that will mature into a very pale yellow. They show up well against the deep shiny green leaves.

Summer Charm will grow to about 25 feet in height and about 15 feet wide. It is a hardy Lilac Tree down to zone 3. It also has a dark bark that has a shiny appearance that is also attractive in the winter. Lilacs are always a pleasant addition to any landscape and can be used on their own or even as borders in your yard or lining a driveway or sidewalk. We know you will enjoy the Summer Charm of this Tree Lilac.

Fragrant Yoshino Flowering Cherry

patti-nhn — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:01:00 GMT

The Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree Prunus x yedoensis is one of the most attractive flowering trees. They are most beautiful in bloom with their single, pink flowers. They have a nice mild fragrance that is enjoyable especially in a breeze. The blooms pop out in the spring and precede the leaves that are a glossy bright green and emerge in the summer. In the fall the leaves will turn a nice yellow color.

This Flowering Tree will mature to about 30 feet tall to 30 feet wide. It is hardy from zone 5 to zone 8. The Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree is shaped with a rounded habit that will spread out very attractively and makes a great ornamental tree that will not take up a lot of space. It is wonderful on its own or lined up along a driveway or bordering your lawn. I have heard it remarked that this tree will STOP TRAFFIC!

Orange Meadowbrite Coneflower First Of Its Kind

patti-nhn — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:00:00 GMT

If you want to be one of the first to plant this tropical looking plant, this Orange Meadowbrite Coneflower Echinacea hybrid 'Art's Pride' is just for you! This is the first Coneflower to have Orange petals! It is a perennial and sports its blooms from June to September. There is also a spicy fragrance so they can not only tantalize you with their color but their scent as well.

The leaves are a glossy dark-green which really helps to show off the Orange flowers. It can grow to about 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide. It can tolerate some drought and does need good drainage. The Orange Meadowbrite Coneflower is hardy from zones 4 to zone 9. The Orange flowers would really show off in your garden and especially against a green background. They also make wonderful cut flowers or grown in containers.

Blue Shadow Fothergilla With Striking Leaves

patti-nhn — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:11:00 GMT

The Blue Shadow Fothergilla 'Fothergilla x intermedia 'Blue Shadow' is a new variety of Fothergilla that originated from the 'Mt. Airy' variety. This Fothergilla boasts blue gray leaves. In April/May it will produce new foliage that looks like feathers. There are also white flowers that send out a honey scented fragrance. Late fall brings on the awesome colors of yellow, red and orange leaves.

Blue Shadow grows from 5 to 6 foot high and 5 to 6 foot wide. It can handle sun or partial shade although the blue coloring of the leaves will come through better in a shady area. Blue Shadow is a vigorous grower and tolerant to a wide range of soils. It is easy care, doesn't need much pruning and is mostly disease and insect free. It is tolerant from zones 4 to 8. This would be a striking plant in your landscaping.

Variegated Winter Daphne Is Highly Fragrant

patti-nhn — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The Variegated Winter Daphne 'Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' also known as Daphne odora 'Marginata' is noted for its fragrance. Its fragrance carries long distances and can often be smelled before you even see the plant in early spring. The flower buds are purple and as they open will reveal an almost white center which is very beautiful.

It is an evergreen so will keep its leaves year-round. The leaves are decorative as well in dark green with white edges. It is very dense and has a rounded form that will grow from 2 to 4 feet tall and about 2 to 4 feet wide. This particular shrub is said to be one of the best of its kind. With its smaller size it would work well around patios or in a small yard. It is hardy to zones 6 to 9. If you like fragrance, this would fit the bill!

United flight 93 Forty Heroes Roses

patti-nhn — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:39:00 GMT

The Forty Heroes rosa 'BAInial' is included in the "Remember Me" Rose Garden collection. There are three rose gardens being created to honor the memory and spirit of each man, woman and child who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

Roses are associated with love and we hope that this one will uplift your spirit with it's intense green foliage and gorgeous full golden blooms. You'll enjoy how it's fresh, fruity fragrance will freshen up your garden and your home. The canes are very strong and it grows to 3-4 feet. It is highly resistant to blackspot and mildew. This will make a wonderful addition as well as honoring some of the 911 heroes.

Azalea - Pink and Sweet

patti-nhn — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:17:00 GMT

An azalea bush in full bloom is a beautiful sight! The Rhododendron viscosum 'Pink and Sweet' has become one of the most popular azaleas. It will add lots of spicy fragrance and wonderful pink color to your garden. The pink ruffled flowers have a lighter pink and yellow eye, watch it wink at you! It is late blooming and has great fall foliage in accent colors of purplish red.

The Pink and Sweet needs some shade which makes them very versatile when you are deciding how to landscape. Plant them in well-drained soil and water regularly. This shrub is about 4 feet tall and could make a good border plant or background for smaller plants. If you like azaleas, this would be a great one to add to your garden this spring.