Add in something like a scented geranium (pelargonium?) for season long scent. Just a brush with your fingers will leave a lingering cloud of scent.. even if it's too early/late in the season for blooms. They have some good varieties - http://homeguides.sfgate.com/types-scented-geraniums-34986.html has a nice list. I like that you can 'control' the smell. If we're eating outside near our patio pots, I'm careful not to touch it.. as the smell messes with the taste of the meal. But if I'm just outside sitting around, I'll brush for the smell.
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Lindsay that's just what I was going to say. Nothing smells more like honey apart from actual honey. Alyssum are good.
Some dark blue,purple and maroon coloured petunias have a wonderful clove smell - but not all of them. Sniff before you buy.
Add in something like a scented geranium (pelargonium?) for season long scent. Just a brush with your fingers will leave a lingering cloud of scent.. even if it's too early/late in the season for blooms. They have some good varieties - http://homeguides.sfgate.com/types-scented-geraniums-34986.html has a nice list. I like that you can 'control' the smell. If we're eating outside near our patio pots, I'm careful not to touch it.. as the smell messes with the taste of the meal. But if I'm just outside sitting around, I'll brush for the smell.
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not annuals - but better than that!
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...