Sarah’s favourite scented varieties for spring - Episode 222

Gardens are a multisensory experience, and while we primarily think of aesthetics, it’s the scent of spring plants which is absolutely second to none.

Sarah’s flying solo this week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share her pick of favourite scented spring bulbs and other perfumed plants to envelop your senses and uplift your spirits.

In this episode, discover:

• Spring's most wonderfully scented bulbs, from delicate narcissus to room-filling tulips • Which bulbs are Sarah’s longest-flowering, most resilient garden heroes • How to create a sensory sensation with fragrant climbers that transform your outdoor space

Products mentioned:

Hyacinth 'Peter Stuyvesant' for Forcing

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Hyacinthus orientalis 'Woodstock' (Forcing)

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Narcissus 'Moonlight Sensation'

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Narcissus 'Starlight Sensation'

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Narcissus 'Actaea'

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Narcissus 'Geranium'

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Narcissus 'Avalanche'

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Narcissus 'Cragford' (Forcing)

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Narcissus cordubensis

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Narcissus 'Pipit'

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Tulip 'Ballerina'

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Geum 'Totally Tangerine'

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Tulip sylvestris

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Tulip 'Request'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-request

Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine)

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Tulip 'Sarah Raven'

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