BBC Gardeners' World

Heaven scent

Creating beautiful pot combinations that use the best plants of the season is a true joy. But when those containers are bursting with fragrance the enjoyment is doubled. Here, I’ve taken that idea a step further by theming each pot with a mix of plants whose perfume will evoke a specific mood. Just brush your hands gently through the foliage and lean in closer for a sniff – you’ll discover the sweet romantic fragrance of roses and dianthus, the rich and heady spice of Vietnamese coriander and salvia, and the zesty fizz of eucalyptus and thyme.

When choosing plants, one of the first things

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