Let fragrance lead the way in your garden this season
There’s something truly magical about stepping into a garden and being greeted by a waft of floral fragrance. Whether it’s a hint of lavender on the breeze or the sweet perfume of honeysuckle at dusk, fragrant plants offer more than just beauty, they create a sensory escape, attract bees and butterflies, and can even lift your mood. Smiles all round!
At Tom’s Yard, we’re all about celebrating the joy of planting, and what better way to enjoy fragrant plants than in beautiful terracotta pots? Not only do pots let you bring scent exactly where you want it, by your front door, windows or next to your garden bench but they also add structure, charm, and that classic, sun-warmed terracotta look we all love.
So get comfy, grab a cuppa and come along with us on a fragrant journey. Here are a few of our firm favourites to plant in your pots and enjoy every time you waft past.
Lavender
A timeless classic. Lavender loves a sunny spot and thrives in well-draining terracotta pots. Its calming scent, silvery foliage, and purple spikes make it a winner for sensory gardens and bee-friendly spaces. Perfect near doorways or walkways where brushing past releases that gorgeous perfume.
Roses
Yes, roses can be grown in pots in fact we have a whole blog on it! For this occasion though we’re looking for scented types and David Austin has an incredible selection of scentsational roses with something to suit everyone. Place them near a seating area and let their romantic fragrance fill the air all summer long.
Honeysuckle
This climbing beauty isn’t just for fences, pop a young honeysuckle in a large pot with a decorative obelisk or trellis, and it’ll reward you with a heady, honeyed fragrance that bees adore. Ideal near a doorway or greenhouse to catch those bursts of scent as you come and go.
Sweet Peas
The fragrance of sweet peas is simply unforgettable. Sow seeds in spring into deep terracotta pots with canes or netting, and enjoy their fluttery petals and deliciously sweet scent. Keep cutting the blooms and they’ll keep on coming! Perfect for bringing inside for beautiful cut flower arrangements.
Wisteria
With the right support and a big enough pot, you can grow standard or dwarf wisteria in a container. Their cascading lilac blooms and rich fragrance make for a jaw-dropping display and are ideal for patios or anywhere you want to create a fragrant focal point.
Sweet Alyssum
This low-growing annual might be small, but it packs a serious fragrance punch. With clouds of tiny white or lilac flowers, it’s perfect for edging pots or spilling over the sides, releasing a honey-like scent that draws in pollinators. It would also look amazing filling one of our new English Terracotta Pots range.
Final Sniff of Inspiration
Whether you’re planning a single feature pot or a whole collection of scent-filled containers, remember: the beauty of fragrant planting is that you don’t need a big space to make a big impact. A single well-placed pot can completely transform your space.
So head out, have a sniff around your local nursery or shop our recommendations online and create your very own scentsational space.
Happy planting, and happy sniffing! 🌸👃🪴
