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Daily care and tips for Fragrant plants

When should you plant fragrant plants in the garden?

F'all, between October and November, remains the best time to plant most fragrant shrubs in the ground, as the still-warm soil encourages rooting. Spring planting, between March and May, is also suitable once the risk of frost has passed. Regular watering during the first few weeks helps them establish well.

Why isn’t my fragrant plant flowering, or why is it flowering so little?

A lack of direct sunlight or pruning at the wrong time are the most common causes of poor flowering. Many fragrant plants need at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day to flower profusely. Applying a potassium-rich fertilizer in early spring also encourages the formation of flower buds.

Where can I buy high-quality fragrant plants for my garden?

Plant and Stories offers a selection of fragrant plants from French and European growers, chosen for the vigor and health of their plants. Each plant comes with'fast, secure delivery and suitable packaging to protect roots and foliage. This selection lets you create a fragrant garden all'year round, from flower beds to patios.

Everything you need to know about Fragrant plants

Which fragrant plants are most commonly planted in gardens?

Honeysuckle, Lilac, and Star Jasmine are among the most sought-after fragrant plants for a garden. These species stand out for their powerful fragrance and abundant blooms in spring or summer. They 'are equally suited to a flowering hedge or growing along 'a wall or 'a pergola.

What is the difference between a day-scented and a night-scented plant?

A daytime-scented plant releases its fragrance mainly during the day, often to attract pollinators such as bees. A nighttime variety, like certain jasmines, concentrates its fragrance in the evening to attract moths. Pairing the two types lets you enjoy 'a fragrant garden from morning to evening.

Are these fragrant plants hardy in France?

Most of the fragrant plants available can withstand temperatures as low as '15 to '20 degrees below zero, depending on the variety, making them suitable for most regions of France. However, some more tender species prefer a sheltered spot or growing in a pot that can be brought indoors in winter. Checking each plant’s hardiness zone is essential before planting it in the ground.

Fragrant plants

This selection brings together shrubs and climbing plants chosen for their fragrance, to be planted in a sunny to partially shaded spot in well-drained soil, bringing fragrance to flower beds, hedges and patios throughout the seasons.

The essentials at a glance:

  • 🎯 Key feature: powerful or delicate fragrance
  • 🌸 Flowering: fragrance from spring through summer evenings
  • ☀️ Exposure: sunny to partially shaded
  • 🌱 Soil: well-drained, enriched with organic matter
  • ✂️ Care: regular watering in the first year, light pruning after flowering

Fragrant plants: a garden filled with scent as soon as the warmer weather arrives

Sometimes, a single flowering plant is all it takes to turn a patio into a cottage garden. Fragrant plants bring together shrubs and climbing plants selected for their powerful or delicate scents, which waft through the seasons across flower beds, along hedges or in the ground. This selection includes reliable favourites such as Honeysuckle, Lilac and Star Jasmine, renowned for filling an entire garden with fragrance when planted in a few well-positioned spots. Some species release their scent as early as spring, while others wait until summer evenings to reveal their most intense notes.

Planting and caring for fragrant plants in the garden

Most of these varieties thrive in a sunny to partially shaded spot and well-drained soil enriched with organic matter, whether planted in the ground or in a pot on a balcony. Regular watering in the first year helps them establish strong roots; once they are well established, you can reduce watering. Light pruning after flowering encourages another flush of fragrant blooms the following year and keeps the plant in a pleasing shape.

Buy your fragrant plants from Plant and Stories

Our selection of fragrant plants is designed to create a vibrant garden, where each season brings its own fragrance. All are sourced from French and European growers chosen for the quality of their cultivation and the vigour of their plants. Fast, secure delivery ensures your plant arrives in perfect health, ready to fill your outdoor space with fragrance as soon as it is planted.

For more information, read our complete guide: Fragrant perennials: which ones to choose for a flower bed.

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