How long does it take for night scented stock to germinate?
10-14 days
Sow the seed thinly, direct into finely raked, moist, warm, weed-free soil where the plants are to flower at a depth of 6mm (¼”). Germination normally takes 10-14 days.
Do night scented stocks come back every year?
Annual flowers add a different dimension and style than perennials. Perennials are aggressively consistent while annuals need to be sown every year to grace the garden with their visage and scent. Night scented stock plant is one such gentle annual denizen. Matthiola longipetala is the botanical name for the plant.
How do you germinate night scented stocks?
Sow early spring to early summer outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing, but do not exclude light, which is beneficial to germination. Sow 6mm (0.25in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. When large enough to handle thin out to 8cm (3in) apart.
Are night scented stock easy to grow?
Night-scented stock (Matthiola longipetala) is an easy-to-grow annual. The tiny blooms pack a fragrant punch. Sow in July for late-summer blooms.
How do you grow Night Scented Matthiola?
How to Grow Matthiola
- Step 1: Timing. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors after last frost.
- Step 2: Starting. Stocks are highly susceptible to damping off.
- Step 3: Growing. Moist, well-drained, fertile soil is best, with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
Will night scented stock grow in shade?
Night stocks love the sun but can deal with light shade if the soil is extra rich in nutrients. The early spring (February through May) is the best time to start the seeds in the ground—night stocks thrive in temperatures between 60°F (15°C) to 80°F (27°C).
Can I grow night-scented stock in pots?
When it comes to growing night-scented stock from seed you get two choices. You can either sow them in pots under protection from the early spring onward, or directly sow outside up until May. Using pots or modular trays fill with a good quality compost such as John Innes ‘Seed and Cutting’.
Are night scented stocks poisonous?
Matthiola longipetala has no toxic effects reported.
How do you grow night Scented Matthiola?
Is night scented phlox a perennial?
Night phlox, Zaluzianskya ovata is a low-growing, alpine perennial, native to southern Africa. It’s highly prized for the numerous small white blooms, which open at night and release a beautiful, sweet perfume. It’s not reliably hardy, but makes a good pot plant that can be moved to somewhere frost-free over winter.