A fragrant garden is not only a feast for the senses but also a labor of love. To help you nurture your favorite fragrant flowers, we’ve compiled care tips and instructions for each plant, ensuring that your garden thrives with beauty and scent all season long.
Lavender (Lavandula)
Plant lavender in full sun and well-drained soil. Water Lavender deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Prune lightly after flowering to promote bushiness and prevent legginess.
Note: Lavender is drought-tolerant once established and benefits from a yearly application of a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
Roses (Rosa)
Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil for your roses. Water roses deeply and regularly, especially during hot, dry weather. Mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and encourage new growth.
Note: Roses are heavy feeders and benefit from regular fertilization throughout the growing season. Look for a fertilizer formulated specifically for roses for best results.
Jasmine (Jasminum)
Plant jasmine in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Water jasmine regularly, especially during the growing season, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor for vining varieties to climb.
Note: Jasmine is a moderate feeder and benefits from monthly fertilization with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Peonies (Paeonia)
Plant peonies in full sun and well-drained soil with good air circulation. Water peonies deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Note: Peonies are heavy feeders and benefit from an annual application of compost or well-aged manure in early spring. Avoid planting them too deeply, as this can inhibit blooming.
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Lilacs (Syringa)
Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil for your lilacs. Water lilies deeply during dry spells, especially in the weeks leading up to blooming. Prune after flowering to remove spent blooms and shape the plant.
Note: Lilacs are relatively low-maintenance once established but benefit from a yearly application of a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
Gardenias (Gardenia)
Plant gardenias in partial shade with well-drained, acidic soil. Keep the soil around gardenias consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during hot, dry weather. Mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Note: Gardenias are heavy feeders and benefit from monthly fertilization with an acidic fertilizer during the growing season.
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)
Plant sweet alyssum in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Water sweet alyssum regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
Note: Sweet alyssum is relatively low-maintenance but benefits from a light application of balanced fertilizer every four to six weeks during the growing season.
Nicotiana (Nicotiana alata)
Plant nicotiana in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
Note: Nicotiana is a moderate feeder and benefits from monthly fertilization with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Mock Orange (Philadelphus)
Plant mock orange in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Water Mock Orange plants deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Prune after flowering to remove dead or damaged wood and shape the plant.
Note: Mock orange is relatively low-maintenance but benefits from a yearly application of a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens)
Plant heliotrope in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Water Hiliotrope regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
Note: Heliotrope is a moderate feeder and benefits from monthly fertilization with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
By following these care tips and instructions, you can ensure that your fragrant garden thrives with beauty and scent throughout the seasons. Visit Applewood Nursery & Landscape Supply today to explore our wide selection of fragrant flowers and start creating your own sensory oasis. Happy gardening!