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<h4>You're browser does not support iFrames - here is an exerpt of the content</h4> <a href="http://gardenerstips.co.uk/blog/gardening/pests-problems/allergy-and-scented-plants/">Click here to read the article in full</a> <p><a rel="attachment wp-att-4369" href="http://gardenerstips.co.uk/blog/flowers/daisy-daises/attachment/leucuth-daisy/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4369" title="leucanthemum-daisy" src="http://gardenerstips.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/leucuth-daisy.jpg" alt="leucanthemum-daisy" width="336" height="448" /></a></p> <p>Asthma sufferers often complain that it is the scented <a title="garden plants" href="http://gardenersvoice.com/category/garden-plants/">garden plants</a> that bring out the condition. Generally it is the heavily fragranced flowers but sometimes it is a single plant such as <a title="Honeysuckle" href="http://gardenersvoice.com/category/honeysuckle/">Honeysuckle</a>. Lilies like the Lilium Regale are one of the best scented flowers but the worst culprits for allergies. Carnations, Sweet Williams and Pinks with a spicy scent are known to bring on hay fever.</p> <p><a title="Carnation by brianpettinger, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hortoris/3942349436/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/3942349436_95bbe3e688_m.jpg" alt="Carnation" width="240" height="240" /></a></p> <p>Aromatic plants which smell due to essential oils are less likely to cause some allergies but if you are very sensitive it is best to avoid Herbs, Lavender and Eucalyptus. Or at least do not inhale bruised leaves.</p> <p>Although generally unscented, many flowers from the Asteraceae or Daisy family seem to be allergenically toxic to some people. If you suffer then it is best to exclude members of this large family including Asters, Chrysanthemems, Marigolds and other similar looking flowers.</p> <p><strong>Top 5 Low Allergy Flowers </strong></p> <ul> <li>Winter heather Erica Carnea in white and pink can look stunning from Autumn through winter.</li> <li>Geraniums such as the <a title="perennial" href="http://gardenersvoice.com/category/perennial/">perennial</a> cranesbill, Johnsons Blue is my favourite.</li> <li>Climbing roses can be a problem but Iceberg has a low level of scent and I have seen Handel and Rambling Rector also recommended.</li> <li>Fuchsia magellanica are available in many varieties</li> <li>Hydrangea macrophylla including cultivars Ayesha, and Madame Emille Mouillere plus Lacecap varieties give you a wide choice of large flowerheads.</li> </ul> <p><a title="Hydrangea by brianpettinger, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hortoris/3926934022/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/3926934022_2e543d81e1_m.jpg" alt="Todmorden 055" width="240" height="240" /></a></p> <div style="display: none">VN:F [1.6.3_896]</div><div class="ratingblock"><div class="ratingblock "><div class="ratingheader ">Rate this Article</div><div class="ratingstars "><div id="article_rater_1885" class="ratepost gdsr-soft gdsr-size-24"><div class="starsbar gdsr-size-24"><div class="gdouter gdheight"><div id="gdr_vote_a1885" style="width: 0px;" class="gdinner gdheight"></div><div id="gdr_stars_a1885" class="gdsr_rating_as"><a id="gdsrX1885X5X0XaXarticle_rater_1885Xarticle_loader_1885X10X24" title="5 / 5" class="s5" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX1885X4X0XaXarticle_rater_1885Xarticle_loader_1885X10X24" title="4 / 5" class="s4" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX1885X3X0XaXarticle_rater_1885Xarticle_loader_1885X10X24" title="3 / 5" class="s3" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX1885X2X0XaXarticle_rater_1885Xarticle_loader_1885X10X24" title="2 / 5" class="s2" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX1885X1X0XaXarticle_rater_1885Xarticle_loader_1885X10X24" title="1 / 5" class="s1" rel="nofollow"></a></div></div></div></div><div id="article_loader_1885" style="display: none; width: 120px; " class="ratingloader article"><div class="loader flower " style="height: 24px"><div class="loaderinner" style="padding-top: 2px">please wait...</div></div></div></div><div class="ratingtext "><div id="gdr_text_a1885">Rating: 0.0/<strong>5</strong> (0 votes cast)</div></div></div></div>
