Our secret Ingredient for fragrant Summer bouquets

The simple greenery trick that makes summer bouquets even more memorable

One thing I quickly learned growing cut flowers is that many of our favourite summer annuals don't actually have much fragrance.

Zinnias, dahlias, cosmos and many other beautiful cut flowers bring incredible colour and texture to a bouquet—but not necessarily scent.

And scent is part of the experience.

When someone picks up a bouquet and immediately says, “Oh my gosh, this smells amazing!” you've added another layer to your flowers that they remember.

My secret? Fragrant greenery.

I love tucking aromatic herbs and foliage throughout my bouquets. Not only do they add beautiful texture and movement, but every time the bouquet is handled, the leaves release their fragrance.

A few of my favourites:

Apple Mint
Fresh, sweet and unmistakably minty. It grows abundantly and makes wonderful bouquet greenery.

Lemon Basil
One of my absolute favourites. The foliage has a beautiful citrusy-herbal fragrance and adds soft texture between blooms.

Cinnamon Basil
Warm, spicy and slightly sweet. It smells incredible and its darker stems and foliage can add beautiful contrast.

Scented Geranium
An amazing foliage crop for bouquets. Different varieties offer fragrances ranging from rose and citrus to mint and spice.

Grow flowers for more than just looks.

When you're planning your cutting garden, don't only think about colour, shape and bloom time.

Think about:

Colour + Texture + Movement + Fragrance

Adding just a few scented stems can turn an ordinary bouquet into a little sensory experience.

And sometimes, it's that unexpected scent - not the biggest flower - that makes someone remember your bouquet.