Fragrant Shrubs

Fragrant shrubs are the unsung heroes of gardens. They don't just sit there looking pretty; they active-charge the air, anchor memories, and draw you outside the moment you open your back door. From the crisp promise of early spring to the deep, heady warmth of midsummer, these plants turn a standard garden into an immersive experience.

  • Lilac | Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple' Shrubs
    From £30
    From £30

    Lilac | Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple'

    So nice it flowers twice!

    • Upright, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.8m
    • Intense magenta blooms with superb fragrance
    • Typically has two flowering flushes

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  • Lilac | Syringa 'Red Pixie' Shrubs
    From £22
    £30 From £22

    Lilac | Syringa 'Red Pixie'

    Superb scent, fabulous flowers

    • Spreading, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.5m
    • Fragrant pink flowers, deciduous foliage
    • Compact enough for large containers

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  • Lilac | Syringa 'Josée' Shrubs
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    Lilac | Syringa 'Josée'

    Perfect for the patio

    • Rounded, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.5m
    • Delicate blush pink, scented blooms
    • Often repeat flowers through summer!

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  • Lilac | Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Späth' Shrubs
    From £69
    From £69

    Lilac | Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Späth'

    Sumptuously-scented pink trusses

    • Grows well in both sun and part shade
    • A lovely choice for cottage gardens
    • Fragrant flower cones and heart-shaped leaves
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit

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  • Patio Lilac Tree | Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' Shrubs
    From £18
    From £18

    Patio Lilac Tree | Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'

    Wake up and smell the... Lilac!

    • Perfectly-proportioned, upright patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Stunning, fragrant pink blooms
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Lilac 'Primrose' | Syringa vulgaris Shrubs
    £20
    £20

    Lilac 'Primrose' | Syringa vulgaris

    Buff yellow, scented cone blooms

    • Radiant blush pink rosette flowers
    • Small bush - will reach 1-1.5m
    • Pale primrose-yellow blooms, deciduous shrub
    • A sensational addition to any patio display

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  • Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' Shrubs
    From £15
    From £15

    Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile'

    Utterly sublime fragrance

    • Dense, columnar columnar tree
    • Low-growing plant - achieves 1-1.5m
    • Deciduous foliage with radiant flowers
    • Provides a spectacular late-season display

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  • 'Flower Carpet White' Carpet Rose Shrubs
    £18
    £18

    'Flower Carpet White' Carpet Rose

    Pristine white spreading blooms

    • Masses of small, spreading white blooms
    • Lightly scented
    • Repeat flowering: June to October
    • High resistance to blackspot and mildew

    Currently out of stock

  • English Lavender 'Munstead' | Lavandula angustifolia Perennial Bedding
    From £4
    £6 From £4

    English Lavender 'Munstead' | Lavandula angustifolia

    Classic, reliable English blue

    • Requires full sun to flower well
    • Stunning in herb garden beds
    • Flowers July to September
    • Celebrated RHS AGM winner

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  • Philadelphus 'Snowbelle' Shrubs
    £25
    £25

    Philadelphus 'Snowbelle'

    Sensational citrusy aroma

    • Broad, upright shrub form
    • Medium plant - reaches approx 1.5-2.5m
    • Deciduous shrub with double white blossoms
    • Tolerates urban pollution remarkably well

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  • English Lavender 'Rosea' | Lavandula angustifolia Perennial Bedding
    From £5
    £6 From £5

    English Lavender 'Rosea' | Lavandula angustifolia

    Charming pastel pink shades

    • Loves a south-facing, sunny spot
    • Best for Mediterranean-style gardens
    • Flowers from July to September
    • Fragrant and highly bee-friendly

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  • Lavender 'Hidcote Improved' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Lavender 'Hidcote Improved'

    Supercharges the original!

    • Loves a spot in full sun
    • Great in beds, borders, hedges and pots
    • Flowers from May to September
    • Better colour retention and longer-flowering

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  • 'Flower Power Gold' Patio Shrub Rose Shrubs
    From £20
    From £20

    'Flower Power Gold' Patio Shrub Rose

    Golden yellow patio rose

    • Gorgeous double blooms
    • Irresistible fragrance
    • Repeat flowering: May to October
    • Perfect Golden Anniversary gift

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  • Philadelphus 'Virginal' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Philadelphus 'Virginal'

    Truly unbeatable fragrance

    • Stately, columnar architectural form
    • Low-growing bush - grows up to 1-1.5m
    • Boasts deciduous foliage and showy blooms
    • Highly resistant to common garden pests

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  • Athena®' Hybrid Tea Rose | Bouquet Rose
    £20
    £22 £20

    'Athena®' Hybrid Tea Rose | Bouquet Rose

    Fill your vases with fragrance

    • Cream-coloured roses with crinkled pink edges
    • Delightful, lingering fragrance
    • Repeat flowering: June to October
    • Grow in borders, beds and large containers

    Currently out of stock

  • English Lavender | Lavandula Angustifolia Perennial Bedding
    £18
    £18

    English Lavender | Lavandula angustifolia

    As iconic as they come!

    • Give it as sunny a spot as possible
    • Thrives in beds and borders in dry soil
    • Flowers from June to August
    • Hardier than French and Spanish lavenders

    Currently out of stock

  • Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer' | Syringa vulgaris Shrubs
    £20
    £20

    Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer' | Syringa vulgaris

    Superbly-scented scene-stealer

    • Graceful, columnar mounded shrub
    • Small bush - reaches around 1-1.5m
    • Lavender-purple double flowers, deciduous
    • A truly spectacular sight when in full bloom

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Dancing Queen' Climbing Rose Shrubs
    £22
    £24 £22

    'Dancing Queen' Climbing Rose

    Ascending beauty in soft hues

    • Sensational pale lemon ruffled flowers
    • Strong, classic rose perfume
    • Repeat flowering: June to September
    • Rapid climber, perfect for pillars and arches

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  • Birthday Boy' Hybrid Tea Rose Shrubs
    £20
    £23 £20

    'Birthday Boy' Hybrid Tea Rose

    The perfect gift!

    • Lilac and deep pink swirled blooms
    • Strong, rich and sweet fragrance
    • Repeat flowering: June to November
    • Great for cutting

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Adorable Parfuma' Floribunda Rose Shrubs
    From £23
    £25 From £23

    'Adorable Parfuma' Floribunda Rose

    Award-winning fragrant rose

    • Violet-pink, cupped roses
    • Intense fruity fragrance
    • Repeat flowering: May to October
    • Voted Most Fragrant Rose in 2019

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Diamond Jubilee' Hybrid Tea Rose Shrubs
    £18
    £22 £18

    'Diamond Jubilee' Hybrid Tea Rose

    A sparkling classic

    • Double linen-white blooms
    • Sweetly scented
    • Repeat flowering: June to November
    • Grown since 1947

    Currently out of stock

  • English Lavender 'Grosso' | Lavandula angustifolia Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    English Lavender 'Grosso' | Lavandula angustifolia

    Intensely sweet Provence scent

    • Thrives in a sunny, open position
    • Great for dry patio pots
    • Flowers July to September
    • Highly fragrant bee-friendly foliage

    Currently out of stock

  • Lilac 'Souvenir de Louis Spaeth' | Syringa vulgaris Shrubs
    £30
    £30

    Lilac 'Souvenir de Louis Spaeth' | Syringa vulgaris

    Rich wine-red, fragrant panicles

    • Architectural, mounded canopy shape
    • Spreading plant - can reach 2.5-4m
    • Wine-red fragrant flowers, deciduous foliage
    • Flourishes in well-drained, humus-rich soil

    Currently out of stock

  • Clair Renaissance®' Shrub Rose Shrubs
    £20
    £22 £20

    'Clair Renaissance®' Shrub Rose

    An old romantic

    • Ruffled apricot flowers
    • Classic Old Rose fragrance
    • Repeat flowering: May to October
    • Thrives in a sunny border

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Flower Carpet Pink' Carpet Rose Shrubs
    £18
    £18

    'Flower Carpet Pink' Carpet Rose

    Low-maintenance pink groundcover

    • Masses of small, spreading pink blooms
    • Delicate fragrance
    • Repeat flowering: June to October
    • Awarded the ADR mark for disease resistance

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Arthur Bell' Bush Rose Shrubs
    £18.88
    £18.88

    'Arthur Bell' Bush Rose

    Sweetly-scented golden blooms

    • Large, bright golden-yellow double flowers
    • Strong, sweet, and fruity fragrance
    • Repeat flowering: June to September
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Lilac 'Michel Buchner' | Syringa vulgaris Shrubs
    £20
    £20

    Lilac 'Michel Buchner' | Syringa vulgaris

    Fluffy purple flower cones

    • Dense, bushy deciduous shrub
    • Compact shrub - achieves 1-1.5m
    • Beautiful deciduous foliage, elegant blossoms
    • A brilliant low-maintenance garden shrub

    Currently out of stock

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