Summer Wallflower ‘Matthiola Bicornis’: A Most Captivating Fragrance in the Garden

Seeds of Summer Wallflower ‘Matthiola Bicornis’ , offered by the seed company OSC.

A charming and easy-to-grow annual, the summer stock produces small, delicate purple flowers in loose clusters that fill the garden with an intense and pleasant fragrance, especially in the evening. At about 45 cm tall, this plant fits perfectly into borders, containers or balconies.

Spread: About 20-30 cm
Plant height: 45 cm
Quantity per pack: Approximately 500 seeds
Companion plants: Lobelia, cosmos, sweet alyssum
Enemy plants: None notable

How to grow:
Sow directly in the open ground in April and May in a sunny or slightly shaded area. The seeds germinate in 10 to 30 days. Summer wallflower prefers sandy-clay soil and moderately moist. This plant is quick to flower: the first flowers appear only two months after sowing. You can also grow it indoors to enjoy it all year round.

Tip: Place it near patios or open windows to enjoy its sweet, pleasant scent on summer evenings.

Additional benefits:

• Versatile use: Ideal for gardens, balconies and containers.
• Natural protection: Its sweet scent repels mosquitoes, a natural solution for your summer evenings!