Best plants for uplifting scent

WHILE many garden plants are still dormant in January, a handful of well-placed plants and shrubs can scent the air even on the coldest days.

- with DAVID DOMONEY

Especially when planted where you naturally pass them. Think front paths, doorways, side gates and walkways.

Choose plants that flower in winter, and you can turn quick trips outside into an uplifting experience.

DAPHNE (DAPHNE BHOLUA/ DAPHNE ODORA)

Daphne is one of the finest winter-scented shrubs you can grow, with its late January perfume most rewarding.

The fragrance is sweet but fresh, often with a citrus note which carries well on still afternoons.