9 Fragrant Flowers From South Africa
11.03.2024 - 09:45
/ balconygardenweb.com
/ Raul Cornelius
The rainbow nation has many colorful specimens that carry a delightful scent. Out of those, here are the most Fragrant Flowers From South Africa that you must consider growing!
Botanical Name: Cyclopia spp.
The first plant on our list of the most fragrant flowers from South Africa not only looks nice, but also has a scent to match! It emits a honey like aroma with a subtle hints of sweetness and sugary notes that act like a magnet for bees!
Botanical Name: Jasminum multipartitum
Well, jasmine is reminiscent with fragrances, and you might have one in your garden, too. The flower has an intense scent with typical floral notes. It can be calming to some and overpowering for others!
What differs it from the Poet’s jasmine is the color – this one has hints of yellow, while the latter has pure white flowers.
Botanical Name: Coleonema pulchellum
If you didn’t get it by this name, the plant is also popular as breath of heaven. The reason why its named that way is because its scent resembles a lot to the cherry brandy, with pronounced notes of honey and subtle tones of sweetness.
Botanical Name: Pelargonium capitatum
These flowers smell like roses so much, you may confuse it with some of the plant’s variety! Its fragrance has hints of both sweetness and floral notes, making it a delightful addition to any garden.
Botanical Name: Gardenia thunbergia
These flowers might look like mini roses in the first glance, but they will remind you of typical gardenias – having the signature sweet and extremely subtly citrusy hues. The scent also has hints of typical floral notes.
Botanical Name: Siphonochilus aethiopicus
This low-growing plant has fragrant, white or pink flowers that bloom from summer to fall, emitting a spicy, ginger-like scent. It can be