How to grow Night Scented Stock

Matthiola longipetala ssp. bicornis

Require little care, especially if supported by the plants growing around them.
Biennial so remove after flowering

Growing Night-Scented Stock from seed

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

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.0 inches (0.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Night-Scented Stock

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.

Harvesting Night-Scented Stock

Can be used as cut flowers. Strip the lower leaves from the cut stem to help keep the water fresh. Very fragrant

Seed Saving Night-Scented Stock

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

How long does Night-Scented Stock take to grow?

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.

Days to Germination How long does it take Night-Scented Stock to germinate?
7 days

Average 7 days | Min 3 days | Max 12 days (4)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Night-Scented Stock?
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Days to Maturity How long until Night-Scented Stock is ready for harvest / bloom?
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Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Night-Scented Stock?
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Other names for Night-Scented Stock

Evening Scented Stock, Perfume Plant

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