Comments on: Garden Fragrance

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:22:01 +0000

The Garden Ms. S, that’s one of the benefits of an established neighbourhood. The mature trees and shrubs, like lilacs, can be enjoyed by everyone. They create a wonderful atmosphere for the area.

When your son grows up, he’ll remember the cozy family time when he smells the lilacs.

By: The Garden Ms. S

The Garden Ms. S — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:42:55 +0000

My whole neighbourhood smells of lilac right now. We stood outside our front door this evening and just breathed deeply. Scent is certainly evocative of summers past.

My little son points at the lilacs in excitement and exclaims, “purple flowers!” every time he sees a bush. (I love it!)

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:06:24 +0000

Birgitta, coming home today I drove by a group of three lilacs. There was a dark purple behind, with two smaller light lavender and white lilacs in front. The group looked fantastic together.

By: Birgitta

Birgitta — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:20:53 +0000

The fragrance from our white Syringa ‘Mme Lemonie’ is almost gone now but it has been lovely this late Spring.
Your lavenderblue looks wonderful.
Birgitta

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:01:11 +0000

Sisah, Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ sounds fantastic for its blooms, and strong scent. I will have to check it out. I’ve been walking around the garden a few times a day just to sniff the flowers.

By: Sisah

Sisah — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:46:23 +0000

These plants are some of my favorites, I also love their fragrance. For that reason I planted a few lilacs here, most scented of all is dwarf Korean Lilac Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ It produces masses of flowers in May-June and also in August-September and I can highly recommend ( for zone 3 to 7 )
Rose scented regards from my German garden
Sisah

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:07:52 +0000

Helen, the lily of the valley do like to spread. I find them fairly easy to remove though. When they produce those white bells, and scent the garden, I tend to forgive them their spreading habit.

Irena, sometimes I make mini bouquets out of the lily of the valley blooms, but this year I’ve just been enjoying them in the garden. Lilacs make such exuberant bouquets, with their large flower heads.

By: irena

irena — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:31:02 +0000

two of my favourite garden scents! absolutely unforgettable fragrance. lilac season is over in my garden. I dead-headed my “Ludwig Spaeth” this afternoon : ( Enjoy your sweet scents.

By: Helen at Toronto Gardens

Helen at Toronto Gardens — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:24:32 +0000

Both favourites of mine — despite the runaway tendencies of the lily of the valley. Your ‘Wedgwood Blue’ lilac is particularly pretty.

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:12:23 +0000

Joanne, strong scents can be a powerful memory trigger. Your room must smell wonderful with the roses and honeysuckle.

Anna, both the lilac and lily of the valley are at their peak now. The peonies haven’t started their buds yet, but they are another favourite of mine for scent. The carnations will be a while too.