Sweet Evening Fragrance
Produces a pleasant, sweet fragrance that becomes stronger after sunset, making it attractive for evening gardens.
Night-Scented Stock Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Night-Scented Stock Seeds
Night-Scented Stock (Matthiola longipetala), also known as evening-scented stock, is an annual flowering plant admired for its delicate pink, lavender, and pale purple flowers. Its greatest attraction is its sweet fragrance, which becomes especially noticeable during the evening and nighttime. This charming flower is suitable for cottage gardens, flower borders, containers, and outdoor spaces where its pleasant evening scent can be enjoyed.
Evening Fragrance
Annual Flower
Pink-Purple Blooms
Cottage Gardens
Key Features
Delicate Flowers
Develops small, four-petaled flowers commonly appearing in shades of pink, lavender, and pale purple.
Easy Annual Growth
Grows as an annual flowering plant and can provide seasonal color in suitable garden conditions.
Garden and Container Use
Suitable for flower borders, cottage gardens, containers, and planting areas near outdoor seating spaces.
Product Highlights
Sweet fragrance after sunset
Delicate four-petaled flowers
Pink, lavender, and pale purple blooms
Annual flowering plant
Attractive cottage garden flower
Suitable for outdoor containers
Attracts nighttime garden interest
Best enjoyed in evening planting areas
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Matthiola longipetala (syn. Matthiola bicornis) |
| Common Name | Night-Scented Stock; Evening-Scented Stock |
| Plant Family | Brassicaceae |
| Plant Type | Annual flowering plant |
| Flower Color | Pink, lavender, lilac, and pale purple |
| Flower Characteristics | Small, four-petaled flowers with a sweet evening fragrance |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as an annual; seasonal suitability varies by climate |
| Planting Season | Spring or fall, depending on local climate |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow outdoors or start in containers; avoid disturbing young roots |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 60–70°F (16–21°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Watering | Water regularly during establishment and maintain moderate soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 12–24 inches tall, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 6–9 inches apart |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose the Planting Location
Select a sunny or partially shaded location with well-drained soil. Planting near patios, walkways, or outdoor seating areas makes it easier to enjoy the evening fragrance.
Select a sunny or partially shaded location with well-drained soil. Planting near patios, walkways, or outdoor seating areas makes it easier to enjoy the evening fragrance.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Loosen the soil and remove weeds and debris. Improve drainage if necessary, and prepare a fine surface for sowing the small seeds.
Loosen the soil and remove weeds and debris. Improve drainage if necessary, and prepare a fine surface for sowing the small seeds.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds directly onto prepared soil and cover them lightly with a thin layer of soil. Keep the planting area gently moist until germination begins.
Sow seeds directly onto prepared soil and cover them lightly with a thin layer of soil. Keep the planting area gently moist until germination begins.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Water
Give young plants adequate sunlight and water regularly without waterlogging the soil. Thin seedlings to approximately 6–9 inches apart as they develop.
Give young plants adequate sunlight and water regularly without waterlogging the soil. Thin seedlings to approximately 6–9 inches apart as they develop.
Step 5: Enjoy the Evening Blooms
Monitor plant growth and remove unwanted weeds. Enjoy the sweet fragrance when the flowers open in the evening, and allow selected flowers to produce seed pods if you want to collect seeds.
Monitor plant growth and remove unwanted weeds. Enjoy the sweet fragrance when the flowers open in the evening, and allow selected flowers to produce seed pods if you want to collect seeds.
Bring Sweet Evening Fragrance to Your Garden
Grow Night-Scented Stock for its delicate pink-purple flowers and lovely fragrance after sunset. These charming annual flowers can bring seasonal beauty and a pleasant scent to cottage gardens, flower borders, and outdoor containers. Choose a suitable planting location and enjoy their special nighttime appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Night-Scented Stock fragrance, flowering habits, and growing requirements.
Why does Night-Scented Stock smell stronger at night?
Night-Scented Stock releases a stronger sweet fragrance during the evening and nighttime. This natural flowering behavior helps attract night-active pollinators, including moths. Planting it near a patio, window, or garden walkway allows you to enjoy its fragrance after sunset.
When should you plant Night-Scented Stock seeds?
Night-Scented Stock seeds can generally be sown in spring or fall, depending on your local climate. In areas with mild summers, fall sowing can be suitable, while spring planting works well in cooler regions. Avoid extreme heat and follow local seasonal planting recommendations.
Can Night-Scented Stock grow in pots and containers?
Yes, Night-Scented Stock can grow in containers with adequate drainage holes and well-drained potting mix. Choose a container with enough room for root development and place it in a sunny or partially shaded location. Keep the soil moderately moist and avoid overwatering.