8 Outdoor Plants That Smell Amazing

Cape Jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides)

Cape jasmine is a big shrub with 3-inch blooms. This scented shrub thrives in acidic, damp, well-drained soil. It prefers midday shade in hot climes but may thrive in full sun.

Common Jasmine (Jasminum officianale)

The fast-growing climber shrub common jasmine has fragrant white blossoms and thrives in full sun to part shade. The pleasant aroma will catch you from many paces away. This plant prefers well-drained, wet soil.

Frangipani (Plumeria sp.)

The ylang ylang tree, a medium to big fast-growing tree, produces fragrant blossoms and is used in Chanel. Full light and rich, moist soil suit this tree. Fertilize every 3-4 months.

Ylang Ylang Tree (Cananga odorata)

The ylang ylang tree, a medium to big fast-growing tree, produces fragrant blossoms and is used in Chanel. Full light and rich, moist soil suit this tree. Fertilize every 3-4 months.

Butterfly Ginger Lily (Hedychium coronarium)

The perennial white butterfly ginger lily smells spicy. This erect, rhizomatous plant enjoys full sun to part shade and moist to wet, organic-rich soil.

Orange Jessamine (Murraya paniculata)

Orange jessamine may be trained into a small tree or hedge, making it a versatile plant. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil in early sun and afternoon shade. A balanced fertilizer will help it year-round.

Night Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum)

Like its name, night blooming jasmine only releases its delicious, captivating scent at night. It grows in rich, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Maintain with year-round water and balanced fertilizer.

Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)

Blue, pink, red, purple, or white hyacinths are simple to cultivate and have a heavenly aroma. Fall planting in ground or containers. Toxic bulbs should not be eaten by children or dogs.