Graceful, compact plants with loads of fragrant flowers in exquisite shades of soft lilac, pink and white. Perfume your entire garden when the flowers open in the evening. Popular for bedding and container growing.
SKU: 100448
Growing Information
Safe for Bees
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
7 to 10 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Best Container Size:
12"+
Growing Height:
45 cm (18")
Key Features
Plant Type: Flower
Botanical Name: Matthiola longipetala
Fill Weight (grams): 0.375
Approximate Seed Count: 700-725
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Color: Soft lilac, pink and white
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Harvest/Bloom Season: July to August
Scent: Nutmeg/vanilla
Instructions
Sow seed directly into the garden once all danger of frost has passed. For earlier blooms, start seed indoors 6-8 weeks prior to last frost.