Perfumed shrubs and fairytale atmosphere: an irresistible combination for those who dream of a fairytale garden. Few precautions are enough and the right species to transform every green corner into a small corner of paradise.
Have Perfumed shrubs In the garden it is not only an aesthetic choice, but a true gesture of love towards the space that is inhabited. In a world where everything runs fast, the idea of walking between flowers that release delicate aromas has something therapeutic. It is often believed that perfume is only a detail, but those who have experienced the feeling of being welcomed by a natural fragrance on returning home, know that it makes the difference. THE dream gardens They are not reserved for Hollywood villas: even the smallest courtyard may surprise, if enriched with the right species. Some shrubs, then, do not only have a good smell, but have generous blooms, decorative foliage and, why not, also a pinch of magic.
Among the many available, there are three who, for perfume, scenic presence and ease of cultivationget noticed more than the others. Let’s see what they are and why they should find space in every self -respecting garden.
Philadelf: the discrete elegance of the angel flower
Il Philadelphiaalso known as “Fior d’Angelo”, has the gift of leaving his mark without ever imposing himself. It is a shrub with simple but refined lines, which explodes in a cloud of white flowers with a sweet and persistent perfume. It is not uncommon for its aroma to be compared to that of jasmine or orange, but with a more creamy, almost talcata note.
Belonging to the Saxifragaceae family, Philadelphus surprises for his fast growtha detail that is convenient for those who do not like to wait years to see their garden really flourish. Its leaves, with angry green and elongated shape, seem to be made on purpose to enhance the lightness of the petals. And it is not necessary to be expert gardeners: this plant adapts without too many pretensions to different soils, and with a light pruning every now and then, manages to maintain a beautiful shape without becoming wild. After all, nature also loves balance.
A curious detail? Despite the angelic aspect, it is quite resistant and also bears hard winters well. Therefore also ideal for hilly areas or mountain gardens.
Pitosphorus: the gentle giant with an orange scent
Among the Garden fragrant shrubsil Park It has that important, almost scenic air that does not go unnoticed. Its perfume is only one of the qualities that strike: its elegant and majestic presence is also affected. Arrived from distant lands, such as Oceania and some Asian regions, it has been able to settle without too many pretensions also in the Mediterranean gardens. When you meet it, you do not expect it to grow up to 5 meters high, yet it does so, with a harmonious structure that makes it perfect also as decorative hedge. It almost seems that it draws the space around it.
The flowers of the pitosphorus bloom between April and July and are small, initially white and then yellow, but what is striking is the Delicate perfume reminiscent of i orange blossom. A refined, never intrusive perfume that spreads in the air especially in the evening. If you are near a pitosphorus hedge after sunset, you will be welcomed by an enveloping olfactory note, almost as if the garden wanted to tell a story.
Some prefer to use it also in potsto delimit spaces on small terraces or courtyards. Just remember to guarantee him good exposure and well -drained soil. He does not like water stagnation, but he knows how to adapt with a certain elegance to different types of environment.
Elderberry: the surprise that comes from the woods
Il Elder It has the charm of what grows spontaneously but knows how to amaze. Rustic shrub, linked to the imagination of the European woods, hides a decorative and olfactory potential all to be rediscovered. Belonging to the Adaxaceae family, it also grows well in humid and not very processed soils, which is why it is often underestimated in formal garden projects. Yet once in bloom, he manages to change the atmosphere of the entire space.
The flowers of the elderberry are small, in the shape of a star, of a white that tends to the cream, and bloom in It takes spring. The perfume is more delicate than other shrubs, but it is capable of being noticed, especially if the garden is located in a shady or semi-sunelvatic area. And then there is one more detail: the elderberry has been used for centuries also for his officinal properties. Its flowers are obtained a much loved, sweet and aromatic syrup, perfect for summer drinks or winter decoctions.
There are those who claim that the elderberry is one magic plantlinked to Nordic legends and the protection of the house. True or not, he certainly has everything he needs to transform the garden into a place that knows about fairy tale.
The perfumed garden as a daily refuge
Choose Fairy tales It means wanting to add a touch of poetry to your green space. It is not just aesthetic, but of stimulating the senses, creating daily rituals made of walks, breaks and simple deep breaths between the flowers. Philadelphus, pitosphorus and elderberry do not require complicated treatments, but they know how to return much more than they receive.
That you have a large garden or a small courtyardit is never too late to plant something that smells of nature, calm and wonder. And every spring, when they blossom the first flowers, it will almost seem to hear a fairy tale come to life.
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