The Best Scented Flowers

Sweet Pea

• The sweet pea is one of the best-scented flowers to grow in the summer. A climbing plant, it was named the top scented flower in a 2007 "Gardening Which?" magazine survey in Great Britain. The sweet pea's scent will fill the entire garden and lasts as long as the blooms, from June to August. This flower originates from the Mediterranean but it founding gardens around the world.

Angel's Trumpet

• The angel trumpet flower releases its scent at night. This plant originally comes from South America and prefers damp weather where the days are warm and the nights are cool. If cared for properly, it is possible to have the flowers bloom all year round in warm climates. The Angel Trumpet plant is very toxic to humans.

Lupin

• There are more than 250 different types of lupin. These flowers have scented blooms that are similar to sweet peas. The color of lupin ranges from red, blue, yellow, cream and white. Lupins are available as both annuals and perennials and are easy to grow. There are even versions of Lupins that are trees. Lupins flower from May until September. The seeds of lupin are toxic.

Evening Primrose

• The evening primrose is native to North America. The flower blooms from June to September. The flowers open during the evening and close during the day. The blooms have a sweet scent that attracts moths. The entire plant is edible and has been used as an alternative medicine for many years. The oil, seeds, leaves and blooms can all be used.

Mignonette

• The mignonette plant has small, pale yellow, red or white flowers. These blooms have a strong scent reminiscent of vanilla and raspberry. Because of the strong scent many insects will be drawn to your garden. The mignonette is not a showy flower but is commonly grown for the scent.