A flower that blooms at night and smells delicious. Fragrant flowers in the garden
Approaching the site, we are already beginning to smell the aroma of roses, honeysuckle, mock orange or just cut grass.
The aromas of plants are felt by us both late in the evening and at night, when darkness absorbs all forms and colors. They pour into open windows rooms.
And early in the morning we go out into the garden and, squinting from bright sun, we inhale all the smells with full breasts and only then pay attention to appearance plants.
Right at the gate we are met by lilac bushes, mock oranges or park roses. At correct selection varieties that bloom in different time, the aroma of these plants can be enjoyed from late May to mid-summer, and some varieties and types of roses and wild roses - until late autumn.
When creating various compositions, this time the main selection criterion will be aroma, which, along with the shape and color of plants, is calling card siege.
Mixborder along the path
The main flowering time in this mixborder falls on August. The picture shows just this moment in time.
Along the path leading to the house, among other perennials, peonies are planted, the fragrant flowers of which bloom in June, and paniculate phlox, filling the garden with aroma in August - September.
In the foreground of the flower garden are located Turkish carnations, ageratum and lobularia.
Fragrant mini-flower beds around the trees
The picture shows flower beds at the time of flowering - in the month of May.
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| In the picture of the flower garden, the numbers indicate: 1 - (Daphne mezereum), 2 - (Convallaria majalis), 3 - Narcissus hybrid(Narcissus x hybr.), 4 - (Viola odorata). |
AT orchard not far from the trunks of trees, curtains of lilies of the valley, fragrant violets and medium-sized "semi-wild" white daffodils will look good. Here there is also a place for small bushes of daphne (wolfberry).
In spring, the aroma of these plants will merge with the aroma of blooming garden.
Flower garden next to the house
This bright flowerbed of annuals is located near the house. The figure shows plants without flowering time.
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| On the flower garden diagram, the numbers show: 1 - (Datura metel), 2 - (Tagetes tenuifolia), 3 - (Ageratum houstonianum), 4 - (Matthiola incana), 5 - (Lobularia maritime). |
Datura (Datura metel) serves as an accent in the center or in the background of the rabatka. Its huge snow-white flowers - gramophones are amazingly beautiful and have a very delicate, pleasant aroma. True, they do not live long, but others appear to replace one flower for almost the entire summer.
In the spring, after the flowering of the bulbous, the vacant place can be taken by fragrant annuals: ageratum, lobularia, levkoy, marigolds. The aroma of the latter is very peculiar, and each species has a different one. Particularly pleasant, perhaps, are the smell of thin-leaved marigolds.
Fragrant flower garden to decorate the gazebo
The figure shows a flower garden during its flowering - in June
An arbor in the depths of the plot can be braided with honeysuckle honeysuckle, exuding a very strong, pleasant aroma in June, and climbing roses, blooming in July - August.
And along the path leading to it, you can plant bushes of fragrant roses, various varieties peonies, lilies, especially the surprisingly fragrant and beautiful lily royal.
Flower garden by the pond
The picture shows what a flower garden looks like in June.
Near the pond smells of freshness. flowers aquatic plants usually do not have a strong odor.
But the range of flavors coastal plants very diverse - from tender willows and bathing suits to strong sweet cornflowers, meadowsweet.
Calamus marsh grows in shallow waters and has a special smell. Its leaves, when rubbed, smell exceptionally pleasant, so in the old days they covered the floors in residential premises.
Mixborder along the fence
The flower garden in the figure is shown at the time of the greatest flowering - in July.
The path goes around the house and goes along a semi-shady area along the fence.
Here are bushes of lilac, black elderberry, covered in May with caps of white fragrant flowers, as well as silvery bushes of sucker. The flowers of this plant are almost invisible, they are so inconspicuous, but the delicate honey aroma that spills over the garden in late May - June immediately attracts attention.
Of the perennials in this area, various types and varieties of meadowsweet, valerian, which will replace each other during the summer, will come into place. In the foreground of such a mixborder, you can plant a Turkish carnation. From annuals, tobaccos are suitable - forest and winged (fragrant).
Just be careful, use fragrant garden it is fragrant varieties of tobacco, for example, the "Evening" variety, since modern hybrids with bright flowers(Sander's tobacco) have practically no smell.
Fragrant alpine hill
The flower garden is depicted without taking into account the flowering time of plants.
Plants have a very special smell. alpine slide.
In spring, they exude a honey aroma of rocky alissum and Canadian phlox. On a hot summer afternoon, they are replaced by bitter steppe aromas of thyme, wormwood, rue, carnations, lavender and resinous smells. dwarf varieties mountain pine.
Photos of flowers and shrubs that were used in schemes of fragrant flower beds
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Nature endowed some plants with the beauty of flowers, inflorescences, and a wonderful aroma, others did not endow them with a spectacular “appearance”, but also gave them a wonderful smell.
Today, both those and others are involved in the creation of fragrant flower beds:, borders,. In the compositions, not only their beauty is manifested, but also a peculiar bouquet of aromas is created that envelops dacha easy fleur. Some smells become favorites, so year after year we sow seeds and plant seedlings of plants with a pleasant aroma.
One and only herbaceous plant(even with a very rich aroma) rarely gives the desired effect, so they resort to creating various compositions in fragrant ones.
What is needed to arrange a fragrant flower garden?
- correctly place it on the summer cottage;
- pick up desired views and plant varieties;
- draw up a project, or at least a working landing;
- prepare seats.
All this will take some time and effort, but you will certainly be rewarded with the enchanting fragrance of your unique scented composition, created with your preferences in mind.
Placing a fragrant flower garden in the country
In any dacha (both small and large), it is better to stick to the three main options for placing a fragrant flower garden:
Plants with a similar or weak aroma should not be planted evenly throughout the garden or in random places.
Bright fragrant individualists should not be planted in one place, it is better to distribute them throughout the garden. Then, walking along the paths in the evening or relaxing on the terrace, you can feel the aroma of each separately, and enjoy it to the fullest.
Plants with a delicate aroma are best planted in secluded corners, protected from the wind by house walls or hedges. In such "niches" you can safely enjoy all the charm of aromas, without fear that the slightest breath of the breeze will carry them away from you.
The structure of the fragrant flower garden and the selection of plants
A fragrant summer flower garden may consist of annuals, biennials, perennials and flowering from June to September.
It is convenient when perennial plants form the basis of the flower garden. This allows you to reduce the amount of work on the annual planting. The gaps between perennials are filled with annual crops, the species composition of which can change from year to year at your request, creating new compositions.
In mixborders, it is best to plant plants in long narrow strips or groups. This placement allows you to hide faded specimens, drawing attention to the most spectacular species of the period.
When drawing up a diagram of a fragrant flower garden, it must be borne in mind that it is created for several years, and therefore, for each perennial, space should be left "for growth".
When designing a mixborder, it is necessary to take into account the main points of view of it: will it be viewed only from the resting place in the country house, or will it be viewed from the window, or while walking along the garden path.
Plants are planted taking into account their height: in double-sided borders, mixborders, tall ones are placed in the center, in one-sided - from low (in the foreground) to high (background) with a gradual increase. Low cushion or creeping perennials are planted in the foreground. Focal ones are planted in small groups or one at a time, accompanying ones - in groups with an odd number. The plants in the compositions should have similar environmental requirements.
How many plants do you need for a flower garden?
The better the fragrant flower beds are planned, the more luxurious and presentable they look. Especially carefully you need to think over the scheme of the mixborder from fragrant herbs with large quantity types. In such cases, it is not only desirable, but rather mandatory, to sketch a flower garden. For clarity, sections of the scheme are painted in the color of the petals (for decorative leaves - leaves) of the plants planned for planting. It is very convenient to make a flower garden diagram on graph paper (scale 1:50 or 1:20). And only after that you can begin to select fragrant species and their accompanying plants.
Approximate consumption planting material per 1 m2 of a flower garden is:
- annuals (perennials) 100-200 cm high - 3-5 pcs;
- height 50-90 cm - 5-7 pieces;
- height 20-40 cm - 7-11 pieces;
- ground cover - up to 35 pieces;
- bulbous - 12-25 pcs.
fragrant flower garden borders
A neat, finished look to each (especially regular) fragrant flower garden will give well-marked borders.
To do this, use special border plants - evergreens (in the south) and floral, or artificial materials.
Caring for fragrant flower beds
Every plant needs care.
After planting seedlings (or sowing seeds) fragrant plants in the flower garden you need:
- loosening and soil, weeds;
- if necessary, the installation of supports and garter shoots;
- , tweezing (pinching of apical and lateral shoots), removal of faded flowers, inflorescences;
- for the winter.
Types of fragrant flower beds
A fragrant flower garden is always individual, especially if it is made up of plants with pleasant aromas only for you.
Each scent is interesting in its own way. From the whole variety, several types can be distinguished:
- spicy (oriental) with dominance of notes: mint, musky, vanilla, chocolate;
- fruity with notes dominating: citrus, raspberry, strawberry, apple;
- floral with dominance of notes: pink, lavender, jasmine, violet, lilac and others.
The smell of many other flowers is felt only at close range. For example, the subtle aroma of some varieties of roses can be felt only a few centimeters from the flower.
Of the 30,000 garden varieties available in the world, no more than 25% are truly fragrant. Rose fragrances are divided into 25 types. Classic, as a rule, is inherent in varieties with red and pink flowers; yellow and white more often with unexpected smells, violets, lemon, and orange - fruits.
The fragrance of roses is especially noticeable in the morning hours.
Which plant scents do you prefer? Do you have a fragrant flower garden in your country house? What species grow in it?
Incredible Facts
We have many good memories associated with fragrances and gardening. flowers are one of the sources of such memories.
You can remember the sweet scent of grandma's roses that grew on the facade. Or beautiful white magnolias in the summer heat.
And what about the intoxicating aroma of tropical flowers that surround us during exotic travels?
Flowers delight with their beauty, exquisite shapes and endless spectrum. various shades, but there are those that are most loved for their unique flavor.
There are lovers who even plan entire gardens so that they can constantly admire such flowers at home.
1.Fragrance of plumeria flower
Homeland plumeria on warm tropical islands Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean, as well as in South America and Mexico.
These beautiful flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow and white, and in the center they look like a kiss of golden color. Plumeria has a distinct tropical the aroma that is most felt in the evening, and the flowering of this plant has a charming addition.
Plumeria grows in large shrubs and even to small trees, with long, thick leaves at the tips of the branches. plumeria flowers contain poison which can cause skin irritation in humans. Plumeria stems are used to make musical instruments, dishes and furniture.
Interesting Facts:
- The plumeria is the national symbol of Nicaragua and is featured on some banknotes.
- plumeria flower will not burn at temperatures below 500 C.
- In modern Polynesian culture, plumeria is worn by women. , which want to indicate their marital status - above the right ear, if looking for a soul mate, and above the left, if already busy or married.
- In India, the plumeria is a symbol of immortality, due to its ability to produce leaves and flowers, even after being taken from the soil. It is often planted near temples and cemeteries, where fresh flowers fall daily on graves.
2. Sweet Alyssum flower fragrance
The sweet alyssum flower is also called alyssum or rockwort. He is a simple annual, the seeds of which grow in the spring after the snow melts. Sweet allisum blossoms early spring and until autumn. The flower itself will produce seeds and grow next year in the same place.
Sweet alyssum is a dense bouquet of small flowers. little effort and minimum costs will give your garden or apartment a unique aroma.
Interesting fact! After the flower is pollinated by insects, the perianth falls off the plants, and the flower becomes unattractive. In most plants, but not the sweet alyssum. Flower petals with already set fruits do not fall off, but, on the contrary, increase in size, attracting insects to the remaining blooming flowers.
3. Aroma of a flower chocolate cosmos
Chocolate Cosmos is also called Black Cosmos or Blood Red Cosmos.
Chocolate lovers will love this flower. Chocolate Cosmos has unique reddish brown petals that give off a light vanilla flavor, reminiscent of chocolates. However, you should know that the alluring smell of this flower is deceptive, because in fact it is poisonous.
Native to Mexico, chocolate cosmos is a herbaceous perennial in warm climates, and an annual in cold climates. This flower loves sunlight and grows up to 91 cm tall.
Gardeners advise immediately planting six to eight bushes in order to fully enjoy the spectacular aroma. Wherein, the higher the air temperature, the stronger the aroma becomes chocolate space.
Interesting fact! It is believed that chocolate cosmea grew in ancient times in Mexico. Its chocolate aroma attracted people, the flowers were plucked and the plant died. In nature, chocolate cosmea is difficult to germinate, therefore, she did not have time to recreate herself. After all, at the beginning of the twentieth century in Mexico There is only one bush of this plant left.
Fortunately, scientists came to the conclusion in time that if urgent measures are not taken, then people will already will never be able to admire these beautiful flowers again. In 1902 from a single bush botanists received seeds and artificially planted cosmea in Mexican fields.
This is how it happened that all chocolate cosmos in the world have one common ancestor. Botanical scientists are very proud of their achievement, so this flower is often presented in scientific examples dedicated to the conservation of botanical genetic diversity.
4. Scent of wisteria flower
In the southern latitudes of the Earth, true a sign of spring if the sweet smell of wisteria blows in the air. Huge, profusely blooming in clusters, wisteria resembles grapes. For some varieties such clusters can grow up to 92 cm long.
Wisteria has purple or white shades of petals, and the petals themselves fall after full flowering for only a few days. Before the petals fall, it is better to leave all your affairs and enjoy this beauty to the fullest.
True connoisseurs of wisteria are very fond of the aroma of its flowers, but no less appreciate the beauty of the vine of this tree outside of flowering. Wisteria twists its branches into horizontal position, or around various structures: lattices, pillars, houses. This is wood is widely used in landscape design, decorating the facades of houses.
Interesting fact! The world's largest wisteria grows in the Sierra Madre, California. It covers 4000 sq. m and weighs 250 tons. The length of the branches is 152 m. In one year, 1.5 million flowers bloom on this wisteria.
5. Sweet Pea Flower Aroma
Known for flowers with intense fragrance, sweet peas have been cultivated for over 300 years. Its flowers are the most different shades from red, pink and white to their combinations.
Sweet pea grows up to 1.8 m in height. It is planted in the fall, if the winters in this climate zone soft, otherwise sweet peas are planted in early spring.
The aroma of this flower can be enjoyed all spring, although the sweet pea endures the summer heat with firmness. However, there are varieties that give no flavor at all.
Interesting Facts:
- Sweet Pea grows in a very wide range of colors, but not in yellow.
- Sweet peas are not edible and are slightly poisonous.
- As studies have shown, fresh bouquet these flowers in the house improves well-being, increases libido, both in men and women, reduces the effects of a hangover.
6. Aroma of lily of the valley flower
Lilies of the valley are tiny white or pink bell-shaped flowers with a bouquet of wonderful fragrance.
Tough, but fragile-looking lilies of the valley are easy to care for. You can even plant them at home. and enjoy the fragrant smell for several years. This is perennial and reproduces rapidly, so fences are placed to limit growth.
Small lily of the valley flowers grow on top of a slender stem, surrounded by broad, glossy green leaves.
Interesting Facts:
- In many nations, lily of the valley personifies purity, tenderness, fidelity and love.
- This is national symbol Finland.
- Lily of the valley is part of the symbols of the state of Massachusetts (USA). The ancient Indians living in this territory worshiped the flower as a gift from the gods.
- The lily of the valley adorns the coat of arms of one of the districts of Moscow, Kurkino, nicknamed for its unique climate and rare plants local Switzerland.
- France hosts an annual folk holiday in honor of the lily of the valley. If a girl and a boy exchange bouquets of these fragrant flowers, then this means declaration of love to each other.
7. Scent of Gardenia flower
A classic evergreen gardenia shrub with thick, white and waxy flowers that give off a heady aroma. Gardenia was named after the physician and botanist Alexander Garden.
This flower with a complex fragrance, serving as inspiration for spirits, such as Chanel Gardenia (Chanel's Gardenia) and Marc Jacobs (Marc Jacobs Eau de Perfume).
Gardenia reaches up to 2.4 m in height. She loves mineral-rich soil, lots of light and moisture. Gardenia is susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, mites and whiteflies. This is a somewhat capricious flower in terms of care, but its rich, sweet flavor is definitely worth the effort.
Interesting Facts:
- There is in the world 140 species of gardenia.
- This flower symbolizes secret love, purity, joy and beauty.
- Gardenias are worn by men as boutonnieres (flowers in the buttonhole of a suit) in France.
8. Flower fragrance night beauty
The English name for this flower is four hours (Four o "clocks).
The name of the flower night beauty speaks of its specificity: the funnel-shaped flower of this perennial shrub opens in the afternoon when temperatures start to drop and stays open all night.
It is best to plant these flowers in the yard where you can fully enjoy strong aroma in evening time. Night beauty purple, yellow or white color will give a special charm to your garden.
It begins to bloom in the middle of summer, continuing to amaze with its beauty until frost. Night beauty is beautiful feels both in the sun and in the shade, growing up to 1.2 m in height.
Interesting Facts:
- Night beauty (lat. Mirabilis Yalapa), where "mirabilis" from Latin means amazing.
- One of the main distinguishing features nocturnal beauties is that often on one plant you can see flowers of various shades.
- AT Krasnodar Territory this flower is called a dawn.
9. Jasmine flower scent
The rich and sweet scent of white or yellow jasmine has made it a very popular flower throughout the world. Jasmine is native to tropical and warm countries. His essential oils used in perfumery and aromatherapy.
These flowers are closely related to the olive family. There are more than 200 various kinds jasmine. These woody plants can grow up to 4.6 m in height.
Jasmine is valued for its shiny green leaves and soft, delicate, wonderfully scented flowers. Its flowers are the source rose oil, which is used in many perfumes. From dried flowers Arabian jasmine is made into a tea.
Interesting Facts:
- Jasmine blooms in spring or summer.
- Being already six months old, jasmine releases its fragrance at night after sunset.
- Jasmine buds are more fragrant than flowers.
- Two types of this flower use for oil production.
- The dried roots of some jasmine species are used in medicines although they are poisonous.
10. Rose flower scent
Perhaps the aroma of many modern varieties of roses grown by florists is no longer the same as compared to old-fashioned garden roses.
Roses are decorated with strict petals of various colors. garden roses of incredible beauty with various fragrances, usually with white or pastel colors.
Modern flowers are prized for their rich colors and luxurious shapes with a subtle fragrance that varies with species. Successful cultivation roses requires a lot of sunlight they often need to be trimmed and fertilized, but the effort is well worth the beauty and heady scent.
Interesting Facts:
- Excavations in Colorado (USA), discovered a rose, which about 35 million years.
- Roses can be used to show feelings and emotions. Red roses give in order to show a romantic mood, love or passion. Yellow roses give to express sympathy, happiness or love. Pink Flowers are given to show a friendly attitude towards another person.
- Sometimes you can hear the term "black rose", but in fact black roses do not exist. These are actually called dark red colors that look dark and gloomy.
Fragrant flowers are indispensable in the garden for healing the soul and body. Be sure to include in flower arrangement front garden or seating area fragrant flowers.
Fragrant flowers in the garden
Today we will talk about fragrant flowers. Quite often, with a few exceptions, these flowers are not very bright and attractive in appearance, some open their petals only in the evening and at night, but their magical aroma makes them popular and favorite flowers for many gardeners. In Russia, fragrant flowers have always been loved. Since ancient times, the main difference between Russian gardens was their fragrance. Everyone knows that the aroma of flowers has a beneficial effect on the human body, allows you to relax, experience positive emotions, can evoke memories, and besides, the floral aroma mainly acts depressingly on negative bacteria, in general, it is an assistant in the improvement of the human body as a whole.
fragrant flowers it is customary to plant in near windows or in a recreation area, near a gazebo or bench. Inconspicuous fragrant flowers, such as mignonette or night violet, are planted among brighter flowers..
Some scented flowers for the garden:
