Fragrant mignonette

Each plant is worthy of attention, because each has its own individual characteristics and each can be grown at home or garden conditions. Fragrant mignonette is a perennial herb that belongs to the Resedov family.

Fragrant mignonette grows as a compact, erect or creeping bush, which can reach a height of 20-40 cm. This plant has small, nondescript flowers that have a reddish or greenish-yellow tint. Reseda has a very pleasant strong aroma, it is thanks to him that this plant is loved by gardeners. Mignonette blooms from June until frost.

And after flowering, mignonette does not lose its decorative effect. This plant propagates with the help of seeds, which are planted directly in the ground, around mid-April. The distance between plants should be about 15-20 cm.

Reseda has a pivotal root system, so it does not tolerate transplanting well, which is why the seedlings of this plant must be dived into pots or cubes and planted in the ground in June.

This plant will thrive and flower best in loamy, fresh soils that are rich in nutrients and contain lime. Mignonette will grow poorly on waterlogged soils.

This wonderful fragrant plant will ideally decorate borders, ridges, mixborders, balcony boxes. Reseda can be used to make beautiful bouquets due to its decorative effect. This plant is not at all demanding, so care for it is insignificant, and even a novice gardener can grow it.