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I'm new to gardening, and working out lots of things by trial and error.
Got a lovely mini-rose in bloom, but it doesn't compare to the fragrances
given off by a climbing variety that I also have (that recently I've
need to
prune back). I live in a built up area and would like plants and flowers
that really give off a scent. I know it's a lot to do with oils, wind and
heat etc. and I'll be adding to the lavendars I've put by the pathway next
year. With the lavendars, I've been able to get the scent, but, I do
need to
crouch down - the scent doesn't seem to "hang" as I walk past.

I've got colours and design that is ever changing, but I want to add
to that
with a full sensory experience, so I'm into strong, not light fragrances.

Suggestions?

Plant scented herbs (rosemary, lavender, fennel, thyme, mint) close
enough to paths that your feet/knees lightly brush past them. Grow
scented climbers (rose, jasmine, honescuckle) up trellis or wigwams, of
sticks close to windows and doors. Many lilies are also strongly
scented, they do well in pots which can be moved to the best position
for scenting the air.

If you have acid soil, some deciduous azaleas can provide months of
spicy scent. firt from the flowers then the foliage. In mild areas only,
myrtle flowers for a very long period, on still days I can smell it for
yards around the bush.

Remember that you may also get wet knees, covered in pollen and
buzzed by insects which come in through open windows. But it's worth it.

Janet.