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Matthiola longipetala subsp. bicornis - seeds

Matthiola longipetala bicornis
Evening Scented Stock, Night Scented Stock

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An essential herbaceous annual in fragrant gardens. It releases a powerful Cinnamon fragrance in the evening. It is wonderfully suited to limestone soils and can withstand sea spray. Plant close to entrances or high-traffic areas to fully enjoy its warm and spicy scent.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
18 days
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Sowing period March to May
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Flowering time June to August
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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.

Flowering

Flower colour mauve
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant, Cinnamon
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Matthiola

Species

longipetala bicornis

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Evening Scented Stock, Night Scented Stock

Origin

Mediterranean

Product reference5331

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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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Sowing period

Sowing period March to May
Germination time (days) 18 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Slope, Vegetable garden, Conservatory
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich and well-drained
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