Half hardy annuals with fragrant flowers In recent years most half-hardy annuals have been developed for the flower colour and habit, scent has been ignored; fortunately, some are still scented. Brugmansia (Datura) suaveolens Angel's trumpet; huge white lily-like bells. 6ft/1.8m Cleome 'Helen Campbell' White spidery flowers; very elegant. 4ft/1.2m Dianthus 'Chabaud Enchantment' Carnation; seven colours. 18in/45cm Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness' Frilly, scented, single mix. 18in/45cm Heliotropium 'Marine' Best vanilla-scented type from seed. 18in/45cm Ipomoea alba Moonflower; evening scented white climber. 8ft/2.4m Mirabilis jalapa Evening scented flowers in many colours. 2ft/60cm Nicotiana affinis The classic, tall white evening tobacco plant. 3ft/90cm Verbena 'Romance' Scent unpredictable, this mix seems best. 9in/23cm Zalusyanskia capensis Red backed white stars; night scented. 1ft/30cm   Back to Choosing Annuals. Hardy annuals - are for sowing in the garden Half hardy annuals - are for raising indoors or buying in   Adapted from The Planting Planner by Graham Rice    ©copyright 1999 Graham Rice. All Rights Reserved. All Images Digitally Watermarked.