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12 Plants for Evening Scent
Summer nights are perfect for relaxing outdoors, and night-scented plants can make your outdoor space even more enjoyable. These plants release their sweet fragrances as dusk falls, filling the air with a delightful perfume.
Why Plant Night-Scented Plants?
Night-scented plants have evolved to attract nocturnal pollinators, such as moths. They are often pale in color, making them more visible in moonlight. Planting night-scented plants around a terrace or patio, near an open window, or next to a well-worn path will allow you to enjoy their fragrance more easily.
12 Plants for Evening Scent
Here are 12 plants that will fill your garden with evening scent:
- Angel’s trumpet
- Hesperis matronalis
- Tobacco plant
- Night phlox
- Petunia
- Wisteria
- Star jasmine
- Regal lily
- Honeysuckle
- Night-scented stock
- Pinks (Dianthus ‘Memories’)
- Summer phlox
Tips for Planting Night-Scented Plants
- Choose a spot with good drainage.
- Plant in the spring or fall.
- Space plants according to their mature size.
- Water regularly, especially during hot weather.
- Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Other Night-Scented Plants to Try
- Night-scented jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum)
- Evening primrose (Oenothera)
- Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa)
- Perennial white stock (Matthiola perennis ‘Alba’)
- Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’
With these tips, you can create a beautiful and fragrant garden that you can enjoy all summer long.
