20 Best Scented plants

 Scented plants are a bonus in the garden. Many are aromatic and attractive to bees and butterflies. If you have limited garden space, you can create a wonderful scented area by planting a few selected plants in containers on a balcony, or on a patio area.  

Below is a selection of (mainly) easy to grow scented plants. If you are looking to fill gaps in the border, check out the lists below of scented plants and shrubs. 

Highlights in this group of scented plants, and easy to grow, include Choisya with its attractive evergreen glossy leaves, wonderful scent and tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Also Philadelphus, common name ' The Mock orange', a deciduous summer flowering shrub which will fill the air around with scent and Lavender, a garden favourite.

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