Matthiola longipetala subsp. bicornis
Night Scented Stock
Night-Scented stock is ideal for Summer bedding. This variety only available in lilac/lavender/ pale purple, so restricted with colour, but it is highly scented, particularly in the evening / night.
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Night Scented Stock
Latin name
Matthiola longipetala subsp. bicornis
type
Perennial
family
Brassicaceae
ph
6.5 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.25 M
0.30 M
Matthiola longipetala subsp. bicornis
Night-Scented stock is ideal for Summer bedding. This variety only available in lilac/lavender/ pale purple, so restricted with colour, but it is highly scented, particularly in the evening / night.
Flowering
From Late Spring TO Early Summer
Spikes of pink, mauve, purple or white fragrant flowers appear in late Spring and early Summer
Planting
From Mid Spring TO Mid Spring
Plant in a sunny, sheltered site in well-draining soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline
Propagating by seed in Spring
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Sow seed in gentle heat in early Spring
Propagating by seed in Summer
From Mid Summer TO Mid Summer
Sow seed in mid Summer and protect the young plants over Winter
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