Monty plants fragrant honeysuckle and herbaceous peony in his new scented garden at ‘The Mound’. Learn why pale-coloured flowers have the best evening fragrance, and how to grow them, as Monty demonstrates how to get honeysuckle off to the best start.
How to plant for scent
Find out how to plant for scent in our video guide with Monty Don.
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