Evening Scented Stock Matthiola longipetala (Evening Scented Stock) You might not look twice at this low growing plant with small purple flowers. During the day the blossoms appear wilted and insignificant, but become beautifully fragrant in the evening. Plant them among other flowers near a patio or window to enjoy the night perfume. Very cold-resistant, growing well even in zone 1. An old-time favorite, Night-scented, sometimes called 'Evening-scented' Stock is one of the easiest and rewarding scented plants to grow. The plants are fairly low in stature, growing 45 to 60cm (18 to 24in) tall and wide with small pale lilac to white flowers. While not the showiest of plants, it is well worth adding to the garden for the wonderful evening fragrance. The flowers open in the late afternoon to evening and emit a most delightful fragrance. The scent has been compared to vanilla, rose, spice and even cloves however one thing is certain, once you experience it in your own garden it will become a summer fragrance you will never want to be without. Sowing: Sow in Spring. February to May Cover with a thin layer of well drained compost or vermiculite. The compost should be kept moist but not wet at all times. Germination 7 to 14 days Sow in pots or directly where they are to flower. Position plants around seating areas and along paths in the garden so their scent can be enjoyed in the evenings A sunny situation should be chosen, which should be prepared as soon as possible, making sure that drainage is good. For a continuous show, you may wish to plant stagger the sowing dates. Ideal germination temperatures are around 21°C (70°F) so the seed may be sown early into pots and placed indoors early in the year. Otherwise, wait until temperatures warm a little before sowing directly into a prepare bed

• Evening Scented Stock - Beautifully fragrant in the evening!Pale lilac to white.

Evening Scented Stock - Beautifully fragrant in the evening!Pale lilac to white.