PLANTS
FRAGRANT FLOWERS
Smells like summer
These hot season bloomers are
known for their sweet perfume
Star jasmine
This climber or groundcover has
masses of fragrant white blooms
through spring and summer. Glossy
leaves are an attractive year-round
feature. Grows best in warm,
frost-free climates, in full sun to
part-shade. Prune in early spring or
after flowering to maintain shape.
Heliotrope
Clusters of violet, vanilla-scented
blooms appear continually through
summer, set against a backdrop of
dark, crinkled foliage. Prefers full
sun, with protection from the harsh
afternoon sun. Attractive to bees,
butterflies and other pollinators. But
all parts are poisonous, so plant out
of reach of children and pets.
Star
jasmine
(Trachelospermum jasminoides)
Heliotrope
(Heliotropium arborescens)
Once established, it’s droughttolerant and can quickly cover
walls, fences and garden beds.
A hardy perennial in warm
climates, but needs protection
over winter in cold climes.
Sweet
alyssum
Gardenia
Sweet alyssum
Small, fragrant blooms smother this
low-growing annual or perennial
through summer. The common
white variety is often described as
a carpet of snow when in flower;
purple, pink and red cultivars are
also available. Position in full sun
to part shade in warmer climates
and ensure the soil is well draining.
A gorgeous fragrance exudes from
the gardenia’s white, waxy blooms.
The evergreen shrub comes in
prostrate and upright forms, from
0.5m to 2m tall. Popular as a hedge
or feature plant, especially near
entertaining areas. Ensure a sunny
spot and well-drained soil.
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(Lobularia maritima)
Use as an edging plant,
groundcover in beds or rockeries,
or in pots and hanging baskets.
(Gardenia augusta)
Protect from afternoon sun. From
spring to autumn, feed with
fertiliser for acid-loving plants.
Words Tammy Huynh. Photography Getty Images.
Gardenia
