How To Grow Polianthes

Make a point of including the richly perfumed polianthes in your garden, says Anne Swithinbank.

- Anne Swithinbank

Have you ever struggled to come up with an idea of how to make a tiny backyard or secluded basement garden special? Back in the 1800s, when ladies guarded their complexions against the harsh effects of the sun, moon gardens were all the rage.

These were essentially white gardens, with Silvery-grey foliage and pale, moth-pollinated flowers emitting sweet fragrance into the air.

With many gardeners out working all day, there’s an argument for resurrecting the moon garden, so they can relax and potter while inhaling delicious scents at the end of the day.