Specialty Gardening: Part Seis: Breathe Deep and Tell us what Smells Wonderful, 1 by Chantell

Chantell wrote:
Stunning....amazing...exquisite...mercy, what other word to describe this one's scent? Rec'd this little (2") Bouvardia longiflora in a Logees order a couple of weeks ago. I have to say, I've hesitated ordering from them before - only due to so many of the plants being in those 2" pots - that and I've, personally, found some of their fragrance descriptions to be...well not how I'd described them (yes, I know everyone's taste is different and perception varies) i.e. they describe their Hoya bella as "emit a fragrance so sweet that children will ask who is eating candy" I've had my gorgeous Bella for 6 years now - she's blessed me with blooms yearly...and I've never detected (regardless of the time of day/night) anything more then a VERY subtle scent. Logees had a few other plants that I have with descriptions of very fragrant - same thing...I thought to myself - hmmmm not so much. But THIS Bouvardia longiflora? OMG...only one bloom is opened right now (another bud is getting ready) and the scent in my kitchen each night - just lovely!! Enough to make you look forward to doing the dishes, I tell you!!! Nicely wafts as well! AND the blooms are long lasting - I wish I'd kept track but this one bloom's been open...I'd say for a week now. For those that don't have one - Logees has seem on sale now ($1 off normal price) for $8.95!