Fragrant Flowers From Bulbs

However, you can plant your garden with scented bulbs. Whether spring-flowering or summer-flowering varieties, many bulb flowers make a marvelous contribution to a scented garden. Hyacinth hybrids are among the most fragrant flowers in the garden in April and May. The scent of a paper-white narcissi is very enjoyable. There are scented narcissi hardy to Zone 5.

Jonquils offer a lovely fragrance with creamy-white to soft yellow blooms. If you like miniature daffodils, mix them with your jonquils. Tulips are known for color and distinctive forms rather than fragrance; however, there are aromatic tulips that are single or double flowered. Miscellaneous bulbs include the mildly scented grape hyacinth and the Iris reticulata.

Scented, summer-flowering lilies add a wonderful fragrance to the garden. Scented lilies include Lilium auratum (Gold-banded Lily), Lilium longiflorum (Easter Lily), Lilium regale (Royal lily), Lilium candidum (Madonna Lily), and Lilium speciosum.

Acidanthera closely resemble gladioli. They need well-drained soil and full sun. Other fragrant, summer-blooming bulbs include gladiolus and oxalis. In addition to scent, summer bulbs offer a variety of colors and textures to enhance borders and beds. Along with other plant materials, bulb flowers can make a fragrant contribution to your garden.