Matthiola longipetala subsp. bicornis - seeds
Matthiola longipetala subsp. bicornis - seeds
Matthiola longipetala bicornis
Evening Scented Stock, Night Scented Stock
Hard to sow... a few unfortunate flowers came up...
Sandrine, 09/11/2025
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Description
Night-scented Stock or Matthiola longipetala subsp. biscornis is an essential herbaceous annual in scented gardens. In the evening, it releases a powerful Cinnamon fragrance.
Native to Eurasia, night-scented stock forms large, bushy, and spreading plants that reach a height of 35 cm (14in). Its small, single flowers, in shades of purple to lilac, consist of four petals and are arranged in terminal clusters that bloom continuously from June to the end of September. This makes for delightful scented evenings! Afterwards, it produces small, hairy, erect pods measuring a few tens of millimetres. The foliage is deciduous and composed of small, lanceolate, and alternate leaves. Its green-grey colour allows for stunning contrasts in flower beds with the Sugar Plum Heuchera, which has silver foliage veined with purple.
Matthiola longipetala subsp. biscornis can be planted in partial shade or full sun in rich and well-drained soil. It is well-adapted to limestone soils and can tolerate sea spray. Plant it close to entrances or high-traffic areas to fully enjoy its warm and spicy fragrance.
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Botanical data
Matthiola
longipetala bicornis
Brassicaceae
Evening Scented Stock, Night Scented Stock
Mediterranean
Planting and care
Sow in place from April to June in a mixture of sand to a depth of half a centimetre when temperatures have reached 18°C (64.4°F). It takes 15 days for the young seedlings to appear. When they have two leaves, pinch to promote branching and remove faded flowers to encourage new flowers. This plant is very easy to grow and very rewarding. Matthiola longipetala subsp. biscornis can be planted in partial shade or full sun in rich and well-drained soil. This plant is well suited to limestone soils and can tolerate sea spray.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.