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We love flowers for their enchanting smells – ace that waft through the air and into our nostrils , remind us of the gentle and graceful beauty of nature .

While some flowers are bred especially for their fragrance , there are almost countless nice - smelling bloom of youth available to even the most amateur gardener , make fragrant flowers open and gratifying to all .

purple and red flowering shrubs growing outside next to each other

But what about leaves ?

This part of the plant receives less attention for its aroma , and with good reason : they ’re rarely much to write home about if they ’re noticeable at all .

This is the assumption we ’d like to challenge with this article .

lavender shrub with purple flowers growing outside in a field

Some gardeners already invest meter choosing shrub with especially fragrant leaf , and we ’d wish to induct you into this sacred cabaret with a few testimonial of our own .

Each of the shrub recommended here is in receipt of the Royal Horticultural Society ’s Award of Gardening Merit ( AGM ) , notice them as not only especially beautiful , but also especially well suited to growing in British gardens .

1) Lavender

What list of fragrant plant would be completewithout lavender ?

This is one of my favourite plant : the odour is just instantly console , and running a sprig between your finger and thumb lets you carry it with you for a little while .

you’re able to also crush up a sprig to exhaust a little of the fossil oil , then scratch it on your temples for even longer - lasting relaxation .

alpine mint bush with lots of small white flowers growing outdoors

Lavender is hardy and versatile , with a handful of varieties usable to choose from .

It grows well in the background or in pots and will attract bee and other pollinators to your garden – a great way to yield a bit of buzz .

2) Alpine Mint Bush

If you care the scent purple lavender provides , Prostanthera cuneatais another one to believe .

This shrub sports diminutive rich green parting with a notable minty aroma , beleaguer in summertime by purplish and white flowers .

As anevergreen bush , this will persist fleeceable all twelvemonth round , but you may need to move it indoors when the weather starts to cool down .

elder ‘Eva’ shrub with clusters of white-pink flowers and deep purple foliage growing in a field with other white flowers in the background

Originally hail from Australia , this plant life has become a welcome addition to British gardens – it ’s definitely worth getting to know.1Prostanthera cuneata . ( n.d . ) . Growing Native Plants . Retrieved March 23 , 2023 , fromhttps://www.anbg.gov.au/gnp/interns-2005/prostanthera-cuneata.html

3) Elder ‘Eva’

Elderflower and elderberry are two of the most delicious flavor on nature ’s platter .

If you ’ve ever try elderflower presseor a glass of elderberry wine , you ’ll have it away exactly what we mean .

The feeling is great , too .

a close-up of the green leaves from a bay tree shrub growing outdoors

sr. ‘ Eva ’ is a kind with compellingdark imperial leave , on top of which sit down thick bouquets of swooning pink blossom in the summertime months .

These flowers carry the pleasing scent of elder – something that will make your garden an undeniably pleasant place to be .

Like the two previous shrub , this one favor full Sunday or partial tone : this is a common property share by shrubs with fragrant foliation , as the aromatic oils regain in their leaves are released most readily when warmed.2Dhifi , W. , Bellili , S. , Jazi , S. , Bahloul , N. , & Mnif , W. ( 2016 ) . Essential Oils ’ Chemical Characterization and Investigation of Some Biological activeness : A Critical Review . Medicines,3(4 ) , 25.https://doi.org/10.3390/medicines3040025

greeny-grey leaves from sage ‘berggarten’ shrub growing outdoors

4) Bay Tree

If you enjoy cook you’reprobably intimate with bay .

They give rise pungent parting that lend their classifiable flavour to curries and broths in many varied culinary art .

It turn out that a supermarket shelf is n’t the only place you could get bay , too : growing a alcove tree in your garden brings the combined welfare of induce an redolent shrub to savour , and induce an endless provision of Laurus nobilis for your culinary antics .

lilac ‘palibin’ shrub with tiny pink clusters of flowers and small green leaves growing outside

Green and yellow flower in spring give means to dark fruit in autumn , but the evergreen plant farewell are the master point of interest for gardeners and chefs likewise .

This shrub likes full Sunday or partial shade and will do well in the ground or in peck .

“ Bay is a great plant   for redolent foliation , ” say Master Horticulturist Colin Skelly .

tarentum myrtle shrub with long branches covered in tiny leaves growing outside next to some dying trees

“ It ’s a majuscule shrub to prune as the aroma envelop you , especially on a warm day . It ’s outstanding for cooking as well as being a structurally well - shaped bush . ”

5) Sage ‘Berggarten’

Moving onto another familiar kitchen folio , we now turn to sage .

However , the sage on this listing is in all probability notthe variety you ’re most wonted to .

This variety has the distinctive grey - unripened leaves and the sage aroma we know and love , but much broader farewell and fewer flower spike put the leafage front and center .

upright pink flowers of Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’

Sage ‘ Berggarten ’ will do best in full sunshine , and will make a fine increase to any garden .

6) Lilac ‘Palibin’

Lilacs are mutual guestsin our gardens thanks to their attractive bloom , and ‘ Palibin ’ is noted for its pleasing aroma , too .

erect bunch of diminished lilac - coloured flowers emphasise a slow packing of dark dark-green leaves .

With a time of year of flowered interest traverse over spring and summer , this bush is a delight to lay eyes on .

pink, white, yellow, red and purple flowering shrubs growing side by side outside with trees in the background

It ’s also very fearless , make it great for British gardens .

Grow in full Sunday for the best results .

7) Tarentum Myrtle

This flora has an interesting and illustrious history , being link with goddess of honey and femininity like Aphrodite and Venus.3Legends of Myrtle . ( n.d . ) . Romans & Art . Retrieved March 23 , 2023 , fromhttps://www.romeandart.eu/en/art-legends-myrtle.html

The full plant life is fragrant , making it a great addition to this list .

Tarentum myrtle does n’t have to steep your entire garden , either , despite what you may already think you know about this plant .

Grow in full sun for the best result , and get ready for a delicious pink - whitened bloom to pepper the sour evergreen plant foliation in the summer calendar month .

8) White Alder ‘Ruby Spice’

Some flowers demand attention .

When you see them for the first time it ’s impossible not to stop and take a closer look : to appreciate the delicate interplays of colour , shape and form .

For me , C. alnifolia‘Ruby Spice ’ is a perfect example of this .

The cylindrical formations of beguile lily-white plant life with bold pink flange and extended tendrils practically define lulu .

This floral bloom span late summertime and other autumn , complementing the earlier time of year of interest of some other shrub in this list , and their fragrance is rather pleasant as well .

This clause is a small sample of fragrant shrubs you may introduce to your garden to expatiate its ability to delight the senses .

Some of the aromas will waft mildly around your garden with the flow of the air , whilst others will need that tactile engagement to release their scents .

We desire the list has given you some musical theme for jump power point .

As always , there are plenty of other options : over meter you ’ll progress an understanding of the right fragrant plant for youroutdoor space .

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