Candelabra Primula, Candelabra Primrose (Photo: Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Candelabra Primulas
The primula candelabra group is one of the most elegant in the primrose family. Learn where to plant and how to grow candelabra primulas.
Often gardens are a visual experience. But beyond sight, we also have the scent from the garden, the fragrant shrub, the aromatic herb, the alluring perfume from nature. The power of smell and the memories that come to us when we bury our nose into a fragrant flower is often hard to forget. Here is a list of some of the recommended fragrant plants that grow in the Pacific Northwest. Embracing their beauty and the smells that awaken our senses in a fragrant garden.
Spring Crocus (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Growing Crocus
There are winter and spring flowering crocus, and autumn crocuses. Here are tips on where and how to plant crocus bulbs, and how to grow and care for crocus.
Variegated False Holly - Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Osmanthus Heterophyllus False Holly
Osmanthus heterophyllus or false holly is an evergreen plant similar to Christmas holly. Learn how to grow and prune false holly shrub.
Choisya ternate - Mexican Orange Blossom, Mexican Mock Orange (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Choisya Mexican Orange Blossom
Choisya ternate, also known as Mexican orange blossom or Mexican mock orange, is a fragrant flowering, evergreen shrub. Tips how to grow and prune.
Perovskia atriplicifolia, Russian Sage 'Little Spire' (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Grow Russian Sage
Aromatic Russian sage is a summer and autumn flowering perennial. Here are tips for where to plant and how to grow Perovskia atriplicifolia.
Pieris (Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub) Foliage (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Pieris Shrub Guide
Pieris japonica is a perfect year-round evergreen shrub. This guide provides recommendations, and info where to plant and how to grow Pieris.
Skimmia japonica (Japanese Skimmia) Red Berries (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Growing Skimmia Japonica
Growing Skimmia japonica (Japanese Skimmia) is easy. They are reliable evergreen shrubs. Learn how to care for this shade-loving plant.
Lilium Oriental Lily ‘Captain Tricolore’ (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Tips For Growing Lilies
The genus Lilium (lily) is a popular plant with exquisite flowers. They are hardy and are not bothered by wet, cold winters. Tips for growing lilies.
English Lavender (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Best Grow Lavender
Lavandula, better known as lavender, is famous for its fragrant flowers. Learn where to plant, how to care, grow and prune lavender plants.
Mock Orange (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Mock Orange Shrub Care And Pruning
The Philadelphus or mock orange is an easy-care deciduous shrub. Learn more about planting, pruning and growing a mock orange in your garden.
Lily Of The Valley (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Grow Lily Of The Valley
Gardening tips on planting, and how to care and grow lily of the valley. Information about toxicity and selecting the right location.
Star Magnolia Spring Flowering Small Tree (photo by My Garden Plot)
Star Magnolia
Star magnolia is a glamorous small tree with early spring white flowers. Learn how to plant, grow and care for a star magnolia.