10 Of the Most Aromatic Flowers (Care Tips)

Jasmine needs warm, sheltered location. All jasmine plants prefer sun to light shade sites with well-draining and moderately fertile soil. Also, they require a support structure because they tend to get pretty high. Some can get 15 feet tall. Protection from cold temperatures is the most important thing when growing Jasmine. The bush types are perfect for landscape specimens with starry pink, ivory and yellow scented blooms. Growing Jasmine can create a perfumed shield over arbours, trellises and fences.

Peonies need to be planted in the fall and settled into place before the first hard frost. They prefer full sun. The best time to apply fertilizer is in early summer after this shrubby perennial plant has bloomed. Keep in mind, that you must not fertilize more than every few years. Peonies may require staking to keep its heavy blooms from dropping, but their lush, exuberant flowers are worth the extra work. They must not be planted too deep or they won’t bloom.

Sweet alyssum looks great in containers, window boxes or cascading from hanging baskets. It also can be tucked into a rock garden as a flowering ground cover. Its seedlings can tolerate light frost. It likes full sun to partial afternoon shade. And it can be encouraged by mixing a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting. This sweet-smelling plant is famous for attracting tiny wasps and other beneficial insects.

Butterfly bushes need well-drained soil. They grow and flower best in full sun, but also grow fine in part shade. However, their flowering may be reduced. They need 5 to 10 feet apart depending on the variety. Dwarf varieties you can plant closer together.

The first thing you need to know about planting phlox is that it is easier to plant them from cuttings, rather than seeds. In the spring, you need to put a thin layer of compost. Also, a 2-inch layer of mulch around them to keep the soil moist. Many types of phlox self-seed, so they’ll come back on their own next year. Most prefer full sun, but they can also survive some shade in hotter climates. Remember to remove dead flowers, so your plants can rebloom.

Angel’s trumpet grows in spurts. It forms a thick blanket of beautiful blooms, sometimes even several times a year. It grows best in acidic soil. It is not drought resistant. Actually, it’s a very thirsty plant. Needs to be watered well and often. It should be fertilized at least once a week and you must not use slow-release fertilizers. Best use a water-soluble fertilizer. Large plants can be fertilized 2-3 times a week. In cooler zones, full sun is fine, but in warmer zones, find a place where it will receive shade in the afternoon.

Honeysuckle can be planted in early spring. The planting area must be prepared as for any other perennials. Once established, the plants need only moderate watering unless the summer is very dry. Honeysuckle will be satisfied with a light annual application of a balanced fertilizer once at the beginning of the growing season and once more in the middle of the blooming season. Mulch must be added to protect the roots from freezing, as well as to conserve moisture in the summer. The plant usually prefers full sun but will tolerate also partial sun and even some light shade.

Plumeria plants need to be growing in well-draining soil, which is slightly acidic. They need to be fertilized every 2-3 weeks throughout their active growing season. Plumerias don’t like wet feet, they should be watered deeply when irrigated and after that allowed to dry before watering again. Watering must be reduced in mid-fall and stopped completely once they enter dormancy in winter. Resume regular watering as new growth appears in spring. Plumerias need at least 6 hours of full sun. They may be tolerant of both salt and windy conditions, but they’re not tolerant of cold. Plumerias need to be pruned in late winter or early spring, but any drastic or hard pruning may reduce flowering.

Dianthus needs a fertile, well-drained soil, which is alkaline. It needs to be planted after the danger of frost has passed. Also, it needs to be watered only at the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry and prevent mildew spots. Water the plants only when dry and apply fertilizer every six to eight weeks. They like full sun, so you need to plant them in a place where they will receive at least 6 hours of sun. Deadheading is extremely important for the self-sowing varieties so you can reduce volunteer plants and encourage additional blooming. It’s highly important not to include the deadheads in your compost, or your garden will be soon overtaken by the Dianthus. Add the deadheads to your other green waste and dispose of it properly. On the other hand, perennial varieties are short-lived and need to be propagated by division, tip cuttings or even layering. Different companions are appropriate for the different varieties of dianthus.

Roses love water. Diligently water them. Soak the entire root zone at least twice a week in dry summer weather. The ideal soil for roses is rich and loose, with good drainage. One of the worst mistakes you can make is not to provide adequate drainage. Roses love water but don’t drown them. Use mulch to help conserve water and encourage healthy growth. About an inch of space must be left between the mulch and the base stem of the plant. Feed your roses on a regular basis before and during the blooming cycle. They can also benefit from pruning during the winter months. Roses also love the sun. Roses must be planted in a place, where they will receive a minimum 5-6 hours of full sun per day. Otherwise, they won’t die at once, but they will weaken gradually. Herbs are wonderful rose companions. Parsley and Thyme may help to keep Japanese beetles away.