Sweet White Mignonette (Reseda odorata) – Fragrant Blooms for Pollinator Gardens & Floral Arrangements – 200+ Seeds

Reseda odorata

Minimum: 200+ seeds

Sweet White Mignonette (Reseda odorata), known for its intoxicating fragrance, is a charming and unique addition to pollinator gardens and floral arrangements. With delicate clusters of white blooms and a powerful, honey-like scent, this heirloom flower attracts pollinators and fills your garden or home with its delightful aroma. This low-maintenance plant thrives in a range of environments, bringing classic beauty and fragrance to any landscape.

Key Features:

• Exceptional Fragrance: Sweet White Mignonette emits a rich, sweet fragrance reminiscent of honey, which intensifies in the evening. Ideal for sensory gardens, it’s beloved for its unique scent that enhances outdoor seating areas and patios.
• Pollinator Magnet: The fragrant blooms attract beneficial pollinators like bees, butterflies, and other insects, supporting local ecosystems and boosting biodiversity.
• Versatile Garden Use: Perfect as a border plant, filler for cottage gardens, or fragrant addition to herbaceous borders. Sweet White Mignonette's airy, delicate flowers provide an elegant contrast among larger blooms and foliage.
• Ideal for Floral Arrangements: Freshly cut or dried, the long-lasting blooms add a hint of old-fashioned charm and fragrance to floral bouquets and arrangements, enhancing indoor spaces with their sweet scent and unique look.
• Low Maintenance and Resilient: Easy to grow in well-draining soil, this plant requires minimal care, thriving in poor soils and dry conditions once established. Ideal for novice and experienced gardeners alike.

Growing Tips:

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade, especially in hotter climates. Full sun helps Sweet White Mignonette produce abundant blooms and intensifies its fragrance.
• Soil: Tolerant of poor soils but grows best in well-draining, sandy, or loamy soils with a neutral pH.
• Watering: Drought-tolerant once established, requiring only moderate watering. Overwatering can lead to root issues, so allow soil to dry between watering.
• Planting: Sow seeds in early spring after the last frost or indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly cover seeds with soil, as they need some light to germinate. Space plants 8-12 inches apart.
• Seasonal Growth: An annual in most zones but may self-seed, reappearing year after year in suitable climates.

Uses:

• Gardens: Sweet White Mignonette adds delicate blooms and fragrance to cottage gardens, herb gardens, and mixed borders. It’s also ideal for sensory gardens, as its evening fragrance enhances outdoor living areas.
• Floral Arrangements: Adds a natural, romantic element to both fresh and dried arrangements, offering a subtle elegance with its soft blooms and delightful scent.

Why Choose Sweet White Mignonette? Sweet White Mignonette (Reseda odorata) is a rare yet rewarding choice for gardeners seeking a unique combination of beauty and fragrance. This low-maintenance plant is perfect for enriching your garden with pollinator-friendly blooms, supporting bees and butterflies while filling the air with its lovely scent. Ideal for creating sensory-rich environments, Sweet White Mignonette adds a classic touch to your garden and floral displays, offering an experience of elegance and scent that’s truly memorable.