Reseda odorata
Garden Mignonette is a charming heirloom annual treasured for its intensely sweet, honey-like fragrance. While its soft green and cream flower spikes are modest in appearance, their scent is unforgettable—making mignonette a favourite for cut-flower gardens, pathways, containers, and cottage-style plantings.
Plants are compact and branching, producing continuous blooms throughout the season. Mignonette attracts pollinatorsand is especially valued for bouquets, where even a small sprig can perfume an entire room.
Plant Details:
· Type: Annual
· Height: 30–45 cm (12–18")
· Bloom Colour: Greenish-white to pale cream
· Fragrance: Strong, sweet, and spicy
· Uses: Cut flowers, borders, containers, pollinator gardens
Growing Instructions:
· Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost
· Light: Full sun to light shade
· Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
· Spacing: 15–20 cm (6–8")
· Days to Bloom: Approximately 60–70 days
Deadhead regularly to encourage continued flowering. Garden Mignonette performs best in cooler temperatures and is ideal for early-season and shoulder-season gardens.
