Scented Plants

Trachelospermum jasminoides - 4Litre Deep

This is one of the ultimate garden classics. This classy evergreen climber has self-twining woody stems and rounded, glossy deep green leaves which develop attractive red tones when the weather turns cold or, interestingly, when grown in a shadier position. Pure white flowers appear throughout summer, filling the garden with a wonderfully sweet scent. A fantastic choice for walls, fences and pergolas, where it provides year-round structure and interest. Leaf colour: Green Type: Evergreen Aspect: Full sun or partial shade Soil type: Sand, clay, chalk or loam Pot size: 4 litre deep

Nepeta × faassenii 'Purrsian Blue'- 2Litre

This lovely compact Catmint has silver, highly fragrant foliage and bold lavender-blue flowers that continue flowering well into autumn. Beloved by bees and other pollinators, it is perfect for sunny borders, containers and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. Its neat habit makes it particularly useful where space is a little more limited than with larger varieties of Nepeta. Flower colour: Lavender blue Leaf colour: Silver Type: Perennial Aspect: Full sun Soil type: Sand, chalk or loam Pot size: 2 litre

Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ - 7.5litre

This fantastically scented evergreen shrub has a sweet, spicy fragrance that always reminds us a little of bay leaves. The unusually shaped narrow, bright green leaves are held in dense clusters, amongst which masses of white flowers appear in late spring. The flowers are not only beautiful but also wonderfully fragrant. This evergreen works particularly well in pots and thrives in a sunny position, where it will provide year-round structure, scent and colour. Leaf colour: Green Type: Evergreen Aspect: Full sun Soil type: Sand, loam, chalk or clay Pot size: 7.5 litre

Mahonia japonica - 7.5Litre

Mahonias are fantastically tolerant plants, happily filling almost any space in the garden. Long sprays of attractive yellow buds are followed by bright yellow flowers throughout autumn and winter, providing valuable colour and nectar at a time when very little else is in flower. These are followed by glossy black berries, adding further interest and appeal. Mahonia's common name is Oregon Grape. This is because not only are the flowers edible (although I wouldn't bother, they're not the best bit), the black berries, which are funnily enough rather grape-shaped, can be made into a surprisingly good jam. I certainly wouldn't recommend eating them raw though. They are extremely sharp and really need plenty of sugar and cooking before they become enjoyable! Leaf colour: Green Type: Evergreen Aspect: Partial shade or full shade Soil type: Sand, clay, chalk or loam Pot size: 7.5 litre

Phillyrea angustifolia - 30/35cm Ball -7.5Litre

We have grown the ever-popular Phillyrea balls for several years now as they are excellent evergreen plants that establish well in gardens and respond brilliantly to clipping as shrubby topiary. They are covered in wonderfully scented flowers from the leaf axils in spring and sometimes are followed by black berries which only add to their garden appeal. Whilst we grow these as balls, they can also be planted alongside one another and quickly grown into a smart evergreen hedge. Leaf colour: Green Type: Evergreen Aspect: Full sun or partial shade Soil type: Sand Pot size: 7.5 litre

Mahonia japonica Bealei Group - 7.5Litre

This Mahonia is a wonderfully tough and tolerant evergreen, thriving in those parts of the garden where many other shrubs struggle. Its bold, architectural foliage provides year-round structure, while sprays of attractive yellow buds open into fragrant yellow flowers throughout winter. The flowers are followed by glossy blue-black berries, adding further interest to the garden. Although edible once cooked, they're rather sharp when eaten fresh! An excellent choice for bringing colour, structure and valuable winter nectar to shady borders. Leaf colour: Green Type: Evergreen Aspect: Partial shade or full shade Soil type: Sand, clay, chalk or loam Pot size: 7.5 litre

Magnolia laevifolia 'Fairy Honey Velvet' - 7.5Litre

This is a delightful evergreen, upright Magnolia with bold green leaves that becomes inundated with beautiful creamy-white, goblet-shaped flowers in spring. They have a wonderfully sweet fragrance too. If only I'd got around to taking a photo of these in flower this year! They were absolutely stunning! The plant in the picture is the size you will receive!  Leaf colour: Green Type: Evergreen Aspect: Full sun or partial shade Soil type: Sand, clay or loam (particularly good in clay gardens) Pot size: 7.5 litre

Choisya ternata - 7.5 Litre

This Mexican Mock Orange is a delightfully rounded shrub with glossy, highly fragrant green leaves that provide year-round interest. Masses of white flowers appear in late spring and early summer, often followed by a second flush in late summer. If happy, it may even produce the occasional flower throughout the winter months, making it a wonderful shrub for colour and scent over a long season. - Ours seems to have flowers pop up whatever the weather! Leaf colour: Green Type: Evergreen Aspect: Full sun or partial shade Soil type: Sand, chalk, clay or loam Pot size: 7.5 litre

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Phantom’ - 7.5 Litre

Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom' is the tallest Hydrangea we stock and, by George is it beautiful!! Its enormous, cone-shaped flower heads are lightly scented and emerge a fresh lime green before gradually changing through cream and in to pure white. As autumn approaches, they're delicately splashed with soft pink, extending the season of colour well into the autumn months. With its impressive height and huge blooms, 'Phantom' makes a real statement at the back of a border, where it creates a spectacular display year after year. Hannah's Tip: Prune this Hydrangea back by at least half every winter to encourage the biggest and best flower heads the following summer. Leaf colour: Green Type: Deciduous Aspect: Full shade or partial shade Soil type: Sand, chalk, clay or loam Pot size: 7.5 litre

Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn' - 7.5Litre

A large, vigorous shrub with attractive dark green leaves that turn brilliant shades of red in autumn. From late autumn through to early spring, clusters of beautifully fragrant pink flowers appear on the bare stems, bringing welcome colour and scent to the garden when very little else is in flower. Leaf colour: Green turning red Type: Deciduous Aspect: Full sun or partial shade Soil type: Sand, chalk, clay or loam Pot size: 7.5 litre

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Compacta - 7.5Litre

A good dense evergreen shrub with a naturally compact, mounded habit. Tough grey-green leaves with silvery undersides provide year-round interest, while highly scented white flowers appear in autumn and are much loved by pollinators. Easy to grow and remarkably tolerant, this is an excellent choice for hedging, screening and exposed gardens, especially seriously salty gardens on exposed seafronts.  Leaf colour: Grey-green Type: Evergreen Aspect: Full sun or partial shade Soil type: Sand, clay, chalk or loam Pot size: 7.5 litre  

Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina

This Myrtle is a gorgeous evergreen shrub with glossy, pointed dark green leaves and pretty explosions of fragrant creamy white flowers covering the stems throughout summer. It is an excellent alternative to box, clipping beautifully into balls and other loose topiary shapes. Now I’ve done the basics, let me tell you why I LOVE this Myrtle so much. Myrtle has long been known as the herb of love, with its history stretching all the way back to the Ancient Greeks. Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a sprig of Myrtle before they married, and descendants of that original plant can still be seen growing at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight today. Even before I knew any of this, my mother cut an entire bush of Myrtle from her garden a few days before Mike and I got married. She strung it over the porch of our local church in an arch and was stunning on our wedding day. Luckily it was covered in flowers and smelt absolutely divine. I have a cutting of this in my garden and will pass this on to my children when they get married.  To add to this the berries are also edible! They aren’t the best raw, but they can be used a bit like sloe's to make liqueur, dried and paired with rosemary and garlic for roasted meats (a bit like you would juniper berries) or made in to jam! Leaf colour: Green Type: Evergreen Aspect: Full sun Soil type: Sand, chalk or loam Pot size: 7.5 litre

Chimonanthus praecox - 7.5Litre

Wintersweet is a delightful shrub with a vigorous growth habit. Glossy mid-green leaves emerge in spring and provide attractive foliage throughout the summer months. Winter is when this plant truly shines. From December through to March, the bare stems are covered with small clusters of highly fragrant yellow flowers with a dark centre. The scent is truly remarkable and are often be noticed before the flowers themselves are spotted. Leaf colour: Green Type: Deciduous Aspect: Full sun or partial shade Soil type: Sand, clay, chalk or loam Pot size: 7.5 litre

Callistemon laevis - 7.5 Litre

This Bottlebrush has broad, fragrant silver-green leaves and bright red flowers in early summer. In spring, the plant takes on a soft fuzzy appearance as the new leaves and flower buds begin to emerge, adding an extra layer of interest before the flowers arrive. A fantastic evergreen shrub for a sunny spot, bringing colour, scent and a touch of the exotic to the garden. Leaf colour: Silver-green Type: Evergreen Aspect: Full sun Soil type: Sand, clay or loam Pot size: 7.5 litre

Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Purpureus’ - 5Litre

This lovely Holly-Olive has rich dark green foliage, with striking red-black new growth that provides a wonderful contrast throughout the season. In late autumn and early winter, fragrant creamy-white flowers appear amongst the leaves, providing a valuable source of nectar for pollinators at a time when very little else is in flower. A tough and reliable evergreen shrub that brings year-round structure, colour and scent to the garden. Leaf colour: Green with red-black new growth Type: Evergreen Aspect: Full sun or partial shade Soil type: Sand, clay, chalk or loam Pot size: 5 litre

Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice’ - 10Litre

The Sweet Pepper Bush is an attractive upright shrub with slightly ribbed green leaves. Throughout summer, long spikes of fragrant deep pink flowers are held above the foliage, becoming a real mecca for pollinating insects, especially butterflies. Easy to grow and full of late-season interest, it is an excellent choice for wildlife gardens, mixed borders and anywhere you can enjoy its sweet fragrance. Leaf colour: Green Type: Deciduous Aspect: Full sun or partial shade Soil type: Sand, clay or loam Pot size: 10 litre

Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spires’ - 7.5Litre

The Sweet Pepper Bush is an attractive upright shrub with slightly ribbed green leaves. Throughout summer, long spikes of soft pink flowers are held above the foliage, becoming a real mecca for pollinating insects, especially butterflies. Easy to grow and wonderfully fragrant, it is an excellent choice for wildlife gardens, mixed borders and anywhere you can enjoy its sweet summer scent. Leaf colour: Green Type: Deciduous Aspect: Full sun or partial shade Soil type: Sand, clay or loam Pot size: 7.5 litre

Callistemon ‘Beeslebuzz Inn’ - 7.5Litre

This lovely Bottlebrush has tough, narrow, fragrant silver-green leaves and pink to red toned flowers in early summer. In spring, the plant takes on a cute, soft fuzzy appearance as the new leaves and flower buds begin to emerge. A fantastic evergreen shrub for a sunny spot, bringing colour and scent to the garden. Leaf colour: Silver-green Type: Evergreen Aspect: Full sun Soil type: Sand, clay or loam Pot size: 7.5 litre

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Raspberry Lemonade' - 7.5Litre

Ninebarks are fantastic shrubs, bringing both colour and texture to the garden. 'Raspberry Lemonade' is a particularly eye-catching variety with vibrant lime-yellow foliage that really shines in a sunny position. Throughout summer, clusters of delicate white flowers emerge from striking raspberry-pink buds, creating a beautiful contrast against the bright foliage. Easy to grow and wonderfully colourful, this is an excellent shrub for adding season-long interest to borders and mixed planting schemes. Leaf colour: Lime-green to yellow Type: Deciduous Aspect: Full sun or partial shade Soil type: Sand, clay or loam Pot size: 7.5 litre