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Old 14-02-2007, 10:22 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Pam Moore Pam Moore is offline
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Default Scented plant for inside


On 13 Feb, 09:42, "P. Alves" wrote:
Looking for a scented plant to be grown inside with no direct light
(the room gets light from a huge window, but not directly to the
plant)... We want to put it in the upstairs hall and let it spread a
light and fresh scent around the stairs and first floor.
Any low maintenance suggestion?


I have a brunfelsia, but I've never been able to ascertain which one,
which has beautifully scented flowers, NOW. I have seen brunfelsia
with bigger flowers (mine has flowers about 1+1/2 inches across. I've
seen them with bigger flowers but no scent.
It is known as "Yesterday, today and tomorrow" because the flowers
open purple, fade to pale mauve and then to white.
It survives in the sort of conditions you describe, but would only
give you scent in Feb.
I put mine outside in summer, and bring it in before frosts. It makes
a woody plant kept in control by pruning after flowering.

Pam in Bristol