Scented Flowers

From the winter rainfall areas of South Africa, the Belladonna lily will produce large scented pink flowers in late autumn.

Rarely offered, this US native produces masses of pale mauve - pink flowers very late in the year, a much appreciated source of food for bees and butterflies.

A twining climber growing from underground tubers, producing masses of fresh green foliage and clusters of small white scented flowers in summer.

A twining climber for a cool conservatory, greenhouse or sheltered garden with pinky-white honey-scented flowers, from late summer-autumn.

Vigorous evergreen climber for a conservatory with spiny stems clothed with large flat leaves.

Long arching panicles of dark violet flowers from September to October. For fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Deadhead after flowering then cut hard back in spring. Adored by butterflies.

Evergreen shrub with nice tubular, evening-scented purple flowers in summer. Grow in a loam based compost with added grit indoors, or in a sheltered, well drained spot outdoors. Protect from very hot sun in summer.

A tender bulbous plant with very scented, yellow trumpet flowers from June to July. Hardy in mild gardens, in cold areas grow in pots.

Large succulent with fleshy grey leaves arranged propeller fashion. Bright red flowers like a shaving-brush appear in summer.

A small deciduous shrub from Africa, with clusters of pretty pink flowers in summer. Will grow and flower well in a large tub. Tolerates light frost.