Hardy annuals with fragrant flowers Scent is a scarce commodity amongst hardy annuals but in addition to the invaluable sweet peas there are a few exceptional varieties. Asperula azurea (Woodruff) Slender, branched plants; lavender-blue heads. 1ft/30cm Amberboa moschata (Sweet sultan) 'Mixed' Plums, pinks, yellows and white. 2ft/60cm Dracocephalum moldavica Violet; leaf and flower scented. 18in/45cm Fagopyrum esculentum (Buckwheat) Pretty pink sprays; attracts hoverflies. 2ft/60cm Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea) Most, but not all, sweet peas are scented. 6ft/1.8m Lobularia (Alyssum) 'Sweet White' The sweetest scented white alyssum. 9in/23cm Lupinus luteus (Lupin) Delicious sweet scent from bold yellow lupin. 2ft/60cm Lupinus nanus (Lupin) 'Pixie Delight' Mixed pale shades; good scent. 1ft/30cm Matthiola bicornis (Night scented stock); flowers poor, grow only for its scent. 1ft/30cm Reseda odorata (Mignonette) Distinctive heavy fragrance; green, tinted red. 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.