Mathiola bicornis Night-scented stock

Mediterranean; 15 - 20cm
Planting position: Full sun or semi-shade.
Suitable for all growing regions.
Requires regular watering, ensuring constant moist soil.
Compost-enriched soil.
Winter application of complete fertiliser.
Watch out for aphids.
Propagate from autumn-sown (in situ) seed.

At night, when this hardy annual’s lilac flowers open, they smell strong and sweet, hence its name. These 4-petalled blooms are borne on flower spikes during winter and spring.