Require little care, especially if supported by the plants growing around them.
Biennial so remove after flowering
Scatter seed amongst more showy plants and allow to self-sow in future years.
Alternatively start in post or modules in mud summer and grow on in sheltered conditions
Gradually allow the plants to be exposed to garden conditions and plant our in the autumn to over winter in the flowering position. Plant in the middle or towards the front of the border
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Night-Scented Stock is a hardy plant.Can be used as cut flowers. Strip the lower leaves from the cut stem to help keep the water fresh. Very fragrant
Will go to seed easily as biennial in nature.
Collect seed on a dry day, just as the pods are about to split
Store in a paper bag and keep in a warm windowsill, until they split. Separate out the seeds from the pods
These estimates for how long Night-Scented Stock takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 7 days | Min 3 days | Max 12 days (4)
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Evening Scented Stock, Perfume Plant