Description
Fill your evening garden with a sweet, captivating fragrance from Evening Scented Stock Seeds (Matthiola bicornis). Also known as Night Scented Stock, this charming flowering plant produces delicate blooms that release their strongest perfume after sunset, creating a magical nighttime garden experience.
Unlike many daytime flowers, Evening Stock is prized for its beautiful scent rather than large showy blooms. Its soft pink, lavender, and white flowers attract attention in moon gardens, cottage gardens, borders, and containers while providing a wonderful fragrance near patios, walkways, and outdoor seating areas.
Easy to grow and perfect for gardeners who love fragrant plants, Night Scented Stock adds beauty and sensory appeal to any landscape.
πΏ Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Matthiola bicornis
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Common Name: Evening Scented Stock, Night Scented Stock
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Plant Type: Annual Flower
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Bloom Colors: Pale Pink, Lavender, White
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Fragrance: Strong Sweet Evening Scent
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Plant Height: 12β18 inches
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Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Bloom Season: Spring to Summer
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Uses: Moon gardens, borders, containers, cottage gardens
π Why Grow Evening Scented Stock Seeds?
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Nighttime Fragrance: Releases a sweet, powerful scent after sunset.
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Perfect for Moon Gardens: Adds evening beauty and sensory appeal.
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Container Friendly: Ideal near patios, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.
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Easy to Grow: Great for beginner gardeners.
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Garden Friendly: Adds charm and attracts beneficial insects.
π± Growing Tips
- Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring after frost danger has passed.
- Scatter seeds lightly on prepared soil and cover with a thin layer of soil.
- Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings establish.
- Thin plants 6β12 inches apart for healthy growth.
- Plant near pathways or seating areas to enjoy the evening fragrance.
- For continuous blooms, sow seeds every few weeks during the growing season.
Germination: Approximately 7β14 days under ideal conditions.
β Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does Evening Scented Stock release its fragrance?
The flowers produce their strongest scent in the evening and at night.
Is Night Scented Stock an annual or perennial?
It is typically grown as an annual flower.
Can Evening Stock grow in containers?
Yes! It grows well in pots, window boxes, and patio containers.
Where should I plant Evening Scented Stock?
Plant near patios, walkways, or seating areas where you can enjoy its evening fragrance.
Where to Buy Evening Scented Stock Seeds for Sale?
At Seed World, we offer fresh Evening Scented Stock (Matthiola bicornis) Seeds with fast U.S. shipping. Grow fragrant night-blooming flowers that create a beautiful and relaxing evening garden atmosphere.
