The perfumes of summer can transform every corner of the house into a small paradise. Just choose the right plants to immediately evoke the holiday air, the sunny afternoons and the evenings at sunset.
Nothing like plant hints manages to evoke emotions. A slight breath of perfume is also enough to trigger forgotten memories, images of distant places or carefree fans. So why not take this opportunity to immediately turn the outdoor spaces or even just to an abandoned windowsill? Sometimes very little is enough: a few vases, a targeted choice, a corner of light and that desire to bring a summer touch that makes even the gray days smile. It is surprising how a plant, chosen with care, can become the detail that changes the mood of a whole day.
Intense perfumes, happy memories and a pinch of nature: that’s all the secret. You don’t even need to have a garden: even a sunny window can be enough to change the air of the house, transforming it into a small seasonal oasis. And if it happens to forget for a moment where you are, letting yourself be carried away by the senses, all the better: it means that it has worked.
Gardenia: elegance and intensity
One of the more fragrant plants of the summerthe gardenia It is also among the most elegant. Its white flowers, full -bodied, seem to come out of a picture. The perfume? Unmistakable. Sweet, rich, almost hypnotic.
It requires a little more attention: he loves humidity, fears the stagnation of water and cannot stand the direct rays of the sun for too many hours. Ideal for those with a porch or a bright shadow area.
Better not to overdo it with fertilizations, but to control the ground: it must remain slightly acidic. And if the air is too dry, a splash of water on the leaves makes miracles.
Jasmine: a perfume that envelops
Among the Perfumed summer plantsil jasmine It has a special place. A single flowering is enough to fill an entire courtyard of sweetness. There are those who prefer it in a climbing version and those in pots, with a bearing falling. In any case, he gives a show.
To get the maximum perfume, it is better to fix it in points of passage or near windows that remain open: so its aroma will invade the whole house.
- Loves the sun or half shadow
- Requires support for climbing, if climbing
- He fears the frost: better to protect it in winter
A peculiarity? Jasmine emits the best of its perfume in the evening. So why not support it with an external relaxation area, like a bench or a table where to sip something at sunset?
Lavenda: the scent of summer from Provence at the reach of a balcony
As soon as you hear about Summer and perfumed plantsshe immediately comes to mind: the lavender. With its dry, fresh and vaguely balsamic aroma, it is among the most iconic. It is often believed that it is suitable only for large gardens, but the truth is that even a small vase can be enough. He loves the direct sun, little water and well -drained soil. In return, it gives abundant blooms and a perfume that resists for hours. Perfect for balconies and terraces, especially if positioned near seats or entrances, where you can touch it with one hand and enjoy every time of the essence released.
It is interesting to note how lavender also has a practical function: it keeps mosquitoes and insects away. A small extra advantage, which never hurts during summer evenings.
Mint, basil and rosemary: the summer is eaten (and sniffs)
There is something surprisingly powerful in the scent of aromatic herbs. There are no large quantities: just touch them just with one hand to feel immediately in the summer.
The Menta brings freshness, the basil knows of freshly collected tomatoes and the rosemary It has that dry note reminiscent of the grilled in the garden. Each has its own character, but all love light.
Perfect:
- On the kitchen spern
- In single pots or in rectangular boxes
- To be mixed with each other to create perfumed mini-hortees
In addition to the perfume, the advantage is clear: they are also good to use. A mix between decoration and flavor that transforms every dish and every balcony.
Plumeria: the exotic from the terrace
Also known as Frangipani, the plumearia It is not very common, but whoever discovers her falls in love with it. Originally from the tropics, it has an intense and warm perfume, similar to that of the flowers used in Hawaii for the famous welcome necklaces.
It is not difficult to cultivate, but loves the heat. It takes a lot of light, preferably direct sun, and it must be withdrawn in winter if the temperatures drop too much.
On the terrace, it can be grown in large vessels. In a short time it becomes a real protagonist, with flowers that look like wax and a perfume reminiscent of distant holidays.
Whether you have a garden or just a corner on the balcony, it is possible to create a small fragrant world capable of bringing to mind all the shades of summer.
Just choose with the heart (and a pinch of sun) to transform the space into an oasis to live day after day.
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