FIVE SCENTED STARS OF SUMMER
1 LAVANDULA X INTERMEDIA ‘HIDCOTE GIANT’
A lavender introduced in 1958, forming a rounded, bushy plant topped with 3ft tall spires of violet blue flowers.
2 LILIUM ‘CASA BLANCA’
Measuring 8in across, this lily’s pure white, sweetly scented blooms are held on 4ft stems during June and July.
3 LONICERA SEROTINA ‘BELGICA’
A honeysuckle, above, grown since the 17th Century for its strongly perfumed, tubular white flowers streaked with red.
4 ROSA ‘DESDEMONA’
This rose produces pinkish buds that open into white flowers with a potent perfume, featuring almond, cucumber and citrus notes.
5 TRACHELOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES
Star jasmine is an evergreen, twining climber with heavily scented, tiny white flowers produced all summer long.