Description
Evening Scented Stocks Seeds 6120.
Enchanting Lilac Blooms with an Intensely Fragrant Evening Perfume.
Evening Scented Stock (Matthiola longipetala) is an extraordinary heirloom annual famous for its intoxicating, sweet fragrance. While its delicate lilac-coloured flowers remain unassuming during the day, they unfurl at dusk to release a rich perfume that is especially noticeable on calm summer evenings or after a fresh rainfall. In fact, just a single bloom releases enough scent to fill an entire city garden! Growing to a gentle height of 45 cm, its branching stems feature a more airy, relaxed habit than traditional ‘Ten Weeks’ varieties, making it an indispensable planting near patios, walkways, and outdoor seating areas.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6120
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Botanical Name: Matthiola longipetala
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Type: Heirloom Annual
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Height: 45 cm
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Plant Spacing: Thin to 20 cm apart (or allow to grow in tight natural drifts)
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Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Soil Preference: Average, well-draining garden soil
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Germination: Approx. 14 days
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Seed Depth: Barely cover (slight dusting of soil)
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Seed Count: Approx. 225 seeds per packet (1,250 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Evening Scented Stock is best sown directly into the garden in late spring, as plants perform exceptionally well with minimal handling.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow outdoors from mid to late May. Prepare the garden bed by gently roughing up the soil surface, scatter the seeds lightly, and press them in with a very slight dusting of soil—light aids germination.
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Germination & Moisture: Keep the seedbed consistently moist throughout the 14-day germination period.
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Thinning & Spacing: Seedlings can be thinned to 20 cm apart, though they perform quite nicely growing tightly together where they sprout to form dense, fragrant drifts.
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Successive Planting: For continuous perfume throughout the summer and into autumn, make a second sowing in late June.
Why Evening Scented Stocks Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want to transform your evening outdoor space with an unforgettable, intoxicating fragrance, Evening Scented Stock is a must-have heirloom. Its effortless direct-sowing habit and incredible perfume make it one of the most rewarding annuals for Canadian gardens.
