#fragrant

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Thursday 13 March 2025

In a front garden this Viola odorata (sweet violet, English violet, florist's violet, garden violet, March violet) was flourishing in the shade of a deciduous shrub. This native, rhizomatous perennial forms a loose mat of heart-shaped leaves with fragrant violet or white flowers in late winter and early spring. This plant can be considered invasive in some situations.

Jill Raggett

[lulublack90]

Prompt 21 - Fragrant

@jegulus-microfic January 21, Word count 477

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Regulus ran up to his dorm room, cursing himself for leaving his bag there. He pushed the door open and was greeted by a rather fragrant smell. He choked and drew his robes up over his mouth and nose. 

He gagged as he walked further into the room. He cast a bubble head charm around his head, which gave him a bit of relief as he tracked down the source of the overpowering smell. 

He found his bag pretty quickly, and then he spotted the plant on Evan’s bedside table. He cast Flipendo at it, hoping to destroy the damn thing, but his spell bounced off it, and he had to duck to avoid it. The spell crashed into Barty’s trunk and shattered it. Barty would be pissed, but Regulus would get him a new one. 

He glared at the plant as he tried to pick it up, but his hands bounced off the protection charm that had been placed around it. Frustrated, he left to go to Charms; he was already going to be a few minutes late and didn’t want to get his first detention because of a stupid plant.

“What the fuck is wrong with your plant?!” He hissed at Evan, and he sat down behind him and Barty. Flitwick hadn’t even batted an eye when Regulus had walked in five minutes late to class.

“Oh, hello, finally gracing us with your presence?” Barty scoffed, craning his neck as he peered over his shoulder at Regulus. 

“Aww, did you miss me, Bartemius?” Regulus drawled, looking past him to where Professor Flitwick had begun teaching the class. They were working on the Nebulus charm, something Regulus had mastered in his second year, but apparently the rest of the fifth years had not. He’d been allowed to do self-study once he’d proven to Professor Flitwick that he could indeed cast a perfect spell and filled the entire classroom with an impenetrable fog. 

“Soooooo, where have you been?” Evan asked sweetly, ignoring the question about his beloved plant. Regulus ground his teeth, there was no way he was telling them he’d slept in Gryffindor Tower. He flicked his wand. 

“Nebulus,” He muttered, and a billowing cloud of fog erupted out of the tip of his wand, engulfing him and blocking him from the other's sight. He used the distraction to move to a seat on the other side of the classroom, took his N.E.W.Ts potions textbook out of his bag and began reading about how to brew Veritaserum. No doubt they would continue to hound him, but he refused to talk about anything personal in a room full of other students. 

“Well done, Mr Black, perfect casting as always,” Professor Flitwick's squeaky voice sounded from the front of the classroom. Regulus huffed a quiet laugh through his nose and got back to his book.  

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[gotholsentwin]

one of my wishlist fragrances 🍰 - annabel’s birthday cake by marissa zappas

[j4jml]

“Like a rose, here, I am, waiting to be known,

A secret in the dark, yet fully grown." - Jamil Hussain

The Secret Bloom 18/12/2024 © All Rights Reserved by Jamil Hussain

[venusinmyrrh]

Luxury is a conscious indulgence in sensuality, refinement, and grace, a sphere we enter when we set the practical necessities of life aside. Sometimes these beautiful sensual experiences are plentiful and inexpensive, and other times they are rare and costly. The taste of tomatoes and peaches in summertime, when they are at their lushest, ripest best, is a luxury. Does their being abundant and therefore cheap diminish the experience of a single glorious bite? As Coco Chanel said, "The opposite of luxury is not poverty, because in the houses of the poor you can smell a good pot-au-feu. The opposite is not simplicity, for there is beauty in the cornstall and barn, often great simplicity in luxury. But there is nothing in vulgarity, its complete opposite." The preoccupation with status is one expression of this vulgarity. Status and luxury may coexist in the same object or not, but they are two different things. Luxury is the internal experience evoked by the way a material thing plays upon our senses; status is what that object signifies to others.

Mandy Aftel, Fragrant: The Secret Life of Scent (2014)

[voidcallinghome]

our wisteria bush 2 years ago. pre-topiary.

[eppujensen]

Absolutely, gorgeously, tickle-me-pink cute DIY firestarters! Made with beeswax for the environment. Tutorial by Michael Wurm Jr. at Inspired by Charm.

[orchidmilkshake]

Images you can smell

Vandachostylis Pinky

[david6of7]

Ylang Ylang

Photography by David Velez

#davidvelez #david6of7 #photograph #originalcontent #nature #tree #flowers #ylangylang #fragrant #aromatic #fragrance

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Sunday 6 April 2025

Though often used for naturalising in meadows these Narcissus bulbocodium 'Arctic Bells' (hoop petticoat daffodil) look great grown in a container so it can be appreciated at eye level. The delicate flowers are fragrant and this cultivar has pale creamy yellow flowers.

Jill Raggett

[angusstory]

Tough and hardy on the inside and beautiful and fragrant on the outside, you get the best of both worlds with lilacs! Considered by many gardeners to be an official sign of spring, lilac flowers are a true delight after a long, cold winter. This lilac grow guide covers all the important details you need to know in order to enjoy the most lilac blooms possible. Whether it is seeing lilac blooms adorn the Easter dinner table or how it smells like grandma’s perfume, I feel like everyone holds some nostalgia for the lilac plant. Lilacs are a traditional flower that will never fall out of “trend” it seems! I first fell in love with lilacs as a child. The sweet blooms were a perfect gift to give my mother, aunts, and teachers. When I bought my first home, it came with a grandmother lilac tree. She had a mossy, thick trunk and an abundance of blooms. That tree was the cornerstone of the back garden, and I did everything I could to keep her happy. She provided me with many mason jars of blooms over the years. Most famous for their sweet scent, you can make lilacs a part of any fragrance garden as the spring flowers are highly aromatic. Better yet, cut a few lilac flowers and bring them indoors, where they will perfume the entire house. In fact, these blooms are one of my top 10 favorite fragrant flowers. Lilac plants are traditionally large shrubs, reaching around 20 feet tall. However, many cultivars are available, ranging from 4 feet all the way to 30 feet. So basically, there’s a little bit of something for everyone when it comes to finding the perfect lilac for your home. Let’s get into how to grow these fragrant beauties! Lilacs come in varying shades of purple, as well as white. History and Symbolism of Lilacs Purple lilacs were used to symbolize first love, and white lilacs were used to symbolize youthful innocence. Who knew such an old-fashioned plant could be so popular symbolically with the young people? According to Greek mythology, the story of the lilac (Syringa vulgaris) starts with a nymph named Syrax. Pan, the god of forests and fields, was captivated by her beauty and chased her through the forest. Frightened by his affections, Syrax escaped by turning herself into a hollow willow reed, much like the wood of the lilac shrub. The genus name for the lilac comes from the Greek word syrinx, which means pipe or tube. Stems from the lilac were once hollowed out and used for reed pipes and flutes. It seems Pan was onto something! Lilac Varieties For those looking for variety, lilacs have your back. There are anywhere between 25 and 28 species of lilac, and they have extensively crossbred into dozens more. So much so that horticulturists and gardeners have trouble telling the different lilac plants apart. Given the many cultivars and extensive crossbreeding, there are many different colours and options for lilac flowers. The typical flower presentation is oval and multi-stemmed, while some are upright and some are drooping. They also have two main flower types: single-flowered and double-flowered. Here are some of the most notable varieties: Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ Syringa Vulgaris The best-known lilac, this variety is referred to as the common lilac. It can grow as high as 20 feet, but most often blooming at eye level. The common lilac tends to be the most fragrant, offering that delightful smell we recognize lilacs for. Syringa Persica Known as the Persian lilac, this variety grows up to 10 feet high. The flowers are fragrant, pale lilac-coloured blooms that are half the size of the common lilac. Syringa Chinensis The Chinese or Rouen lilac is a cross between the common and Persian lilac. It is taller than the Persian, but otherwise, the fragrant, lilac-coloured flowers are the same as the common. The flowers appear in greater abundance, however. Syringa Palebinina For those looking for an itty bitty lilac, try the dwarf Korean lilac. It grows no higher than 4 feet and works well as a shrub border or in the flower garden. Syringa Amurensis On the opposite of a dwarf lilac, you have a tree lilac. They resemble small trees and can grow up to 30 feet. In summer, the trees produce great clusters of off-white blossoms. A Japanese variety of the tree lilac produces huge clusters of yellow-white flowers. Lilacs form large clusters of smaller flowers. How to Grow Lilacs Where to Plant Your Lilac Bush Let your lilac bask in the sun, and it will be happy. Lilac plants prefer full sun and need at least 6 hours of it a day to grow well. While lilac bushes need room to grow, but they can grow in a garden setting as well. The best place to plant a lilac bush is in an open area with good drainage. Lilac shrubs have bushy, rounded growth that is very dense, making them suitable for a loose hedge or screen planting. When planting next to a house, be mindful of the variety. I personally love the idea of lilac adoring my house, but you also may not want one of the larger varieties blocking a window. Dwarf and common varieties work best next to houses. The best soil is not too rich and is neutral or slightly alkaline. However, they will grow well in all types except for highly acidic soil. To make the soil more fertile, mix in fertilizer high in phosphate and potash and low in nitrogen. Bone meal is a great choice as it contains lime that will sweeten the acid. Plant lilacs in full sun. When to Plant Lilacs The best time to plant lilacs is in the fall after the leaves have fallen but before the ground freezes. You can plant in the spring, but this is only recommended if the winters are very severe. Planting in the fall gives the shrub a greater chance of survival because the roots have a head start in spring. At first, your lilac will not flower. After a lilac is 3-4 years old, it will begin flowering. Depending on the age of the lilac you purchase, it could bloom the following spring after you plant it. All lilacs will grow at least 6-8 inches each year, which is fairly quickly! You will have a big, full lilac shrub in no time. Lilacs take 3-4 years to flower. How to Care for Lilacs Water Gardeners should provide lilacs with plenty of water when they are newly planted, but make sure the soil is well-drained to prevent root rot. After the lilac is well established, however, they very rarely need extra water unless in a drought. Mulching around the base of the lilac bush should be enough to encourage moisture retention, as well as manage weeds. Pruning Lilac care is simple…leave the bush alone! Your lilac will do well on its own for the first 3-4 years as it grows. Instead, let it grow and develop several branches from the base. This allows you to trim only the parts that are sticking out or have been attacked by disease or pests. If you do decide to do any pruning for shaping or strengthening the lilac bush, prune only in spring, as any other time of the year will result in a loss of blooms. You can also remove any suckers that grow from the base of the lilac. Deadheading, on the other hand, you will definitely want to do in order to encourage more blooms and bushier growth. After the gorgeous flowers have come and gone, get out there with your pruners before the seeds set and remove the old flower heads. You’ll be rewarded with even better blooms next season. Read more about how to deadhead and why it’s important here. Remove old flowers after they have finished blooming. Pests A hardy plant, there isn���t much that can get to the lilac. Powdery mildew is the most common disease, and it appears as a white, dusty substance on the leaves in the summer. Your best bet at tackling powdery mildew is through prevention. Shady spots will make the lilac more prone to fungal disease as well as overly wet or crowded foliage. Other less common pests that you may encounter include oyster-shell scale and San Jose scale, which pierce the bark and suck sap from the wood, and lilac borers that burrow into the wood. Their larvae usually concentrate on old branches but sometimes like new growth. Make sure your lilac has enough airflow to prevent disease. How To Cut Lilacs If you’re growing lilacs, you must bring some into the house. That’s a command! They make for such great cut flowers, filling the home with their famous fragrance and pretty pastel tones. I always like to spread the love and arrange these homegrown flowers as a gift for a loved one. Lilacs don’t open much after they’re cut, so you’ll want to cut them when one-half to three-quarters of the flowers are open on the cluster. To harvest your lilac flowers for indoors, go in the early morning after the dew has dried. Take a clean, sharp knife and cut a few inches longer than the desired stem length. Cut just above a leaf, bud, or branch junction. Submerge your lilacs in a pail of water so the stem is not exposed to air while still outside. Fill a vase with clean, lukewarm water and a floral preservative. Quickly transfer your lilac flowers to a vase and arrange for display, trimming any leaves or small stems. Cut the stem in an X so that it splits to absorb more water. Place them somewhere out of direct sunlight, and voila, spring has arrived! Lilacs wilt easily, so ensure they get lots of hydration right after harvesting them by splitting the end of the stem. FAQ for Growing Lilacs Are lilacs easy to grow? Once planted and established, lilacs are very easy to care for. To make things as simple as possible, buy a young lilac from the garden centre and plant it in a location with full sunlight and well-draining soil. It only needs additional water in its first year of being planted.Don’t prune it, except to remove dead branches and the old flower clusters after they’ve finished blooming. And that’s all the care it needs! Can you grow a lilac from a cutting? Lilac cuttings are a great way to propagate your lilac plant. Take cuttings in the late spring and early summer when new, fresh growth has appeared. The key here is to take softwood cuttings, which are flexible, new, green growth, as opposed to hardwood cuttings, which are woody, old growth.With sharp, clean pruners, take a softwood cutting 4-6 inches long with at least 2-3 leaf sets. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and then place it directly into potting soil. Support the cutting if needed and give it lots of water. Cover it with a clear plastic bag or clear plastic container as a humidity dome.I go into depth about propagating hydrangeas in this pot, which is essentially the same process as propagating lilacs. More Tips for Growing Flowers Source link

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[lilwritingprompts]

An astronaut on a space walk on Christmas day suddenly smells cinnamon, peppermint, and candy canes. How?!

[venusinmyrrh]

As any aromaphile knows, there is no beauty without ugliness. Jasmine embodies the yin-yang duality— at once sultry and dirty, even fecal— that makes scent a catalyst for sexual attraction. Its narcotic lushness reminds us that beauty needs ugliness to exist at all.

Mandy Aftel, Fragrant: The Secret Life of Scent (2014)

[voidcallinghome]

3.25.25

[euesworld]

"Smile today.. the sun is out, the roses smell nice. The world is beautiful, and you have beautiful eyes.."

The night has subsided leaving the moon to sleep, so smile today until the sun touches the sea - eUë