29 JUNE 2019AMATEUR GARDENING 31Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Pallida’ AGM
Although actually a shrub, witch hazel performs best when trained into a small
tree. The spidery yellow winter flowers smell of spiced liquorice. Grow in well-
drained, deep, acid-to-neutral soil, in sun or semi-shade. H: 10ft (3m).Maximise winter fragrance
Plant within sniffing distance Grow
scented winter plants in areas you
will pass frequently in the cold
months – for example, around the
front door and against the garage.
Contain the perfume Don’t let the
wind carry away your scent; fragrant
winter plants are best positioned
in sheltered spots such as porches,
against walls and in enclosed areas.2 scented autumn climbers
Clematis rehderiana AGM
A gorgeous lesser-
known clematis
that will delight
with its mass
of fragrant
primrose-yellow
bells – they
appear in late
summer and will
keep blooming into
October. Grow on a west or south-
facing wall or trellis. H: 16ft (5m).Lonicera periclymenum
‘Serotina’ AGM
Allow this late-flowering
honeysuckle to
scramble through
trellis or along a
fence and it will
repay you with
raspberry, gold and
cream flowers that
perfume the air from
July to October. Sun or
semi-shade. H: 20ft (6m).Grow plants like hamamelis close
to paths and entrancesThe bee’s needs
RESEARCH published last year
found that bumblebees use scent
to find their way to flowers and – as
the climate warms – an increasing
number of bees are foraging for
nectar during winter.
Do your bit by providing them
with scented nectar-rich plants
such as Mahonia x media ‘Winter
Sun’, which produces spikes of
beautifully scented yellow blooms
from November to March.A gorgeous lesser-keep blooming into‘Serotina’ AGM
Allow this late-flowering
honeysuckle to
scramble through
trellis or along a
fence and it will
repay you with
raspberry, gold and
cream flowers that
perfume the air fromAllow this late-floweringJuly to October. Sun orForaging bees will welcome plants
that supply them with winter nectarHow
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