{"product_id":"100-evening-scented-stock-seeds-matthiola-longipetala-fragrant-night-blooming-flower","title":"100 Evening Scented Stock Seeds – Matthiola longipetala Fragrant Night-Blooming Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvening Scented Stock (\u003cem\u003eMatthiola longipetala\u003c\/em\u003e) is a charming annual flower prized for its intense, sweet fragrance that becomes most pronounced in the evening and at night. The delicate, pale lilac to mauve blossoms open in the late afternoon and release a captivating scent that can perfume an entire garden or patio. This night-blooming habit makes it a favorite for moon gardens, evening entertaining areas, and near windows or walkways where the fragrance can be enjoyed after sunset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants grow upright and branch freely, reaching about 12 to 18 inches tall. The flowers are attractive to pollinators and make lovely, fragrant cut flowers. Evening Scented Stock is easy to grow from seed and works well in borders, containers, and cottage-style plantings. Its unassuming daytime appearance hides a remarkable evening performance that gardeners look forward to each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntensely fragrant flowers that release their scent primarily in the evening and at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate pale lilac to mauve blooms on upright, branching plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators and makes a fragrant cut flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for moon gardens, patios, and evening outdoor living areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow annual from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matthiola longipetala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, branching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12–18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Evening Scented Stock seeds directly outdoors in spring after the danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost for earlier blooms. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; do not cover deeply, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Once seedlings are established, thin them to the recommended spacing to encourage healthy growth and good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during dry spells, but avoid overhead watering in the evening to help prevent disease. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the bloom period. Evening Scented Stock performs best in cooler weather and may decline in the heat of midsummer; successive sowings can extend the season. Enjoy the fragrant evening display from summer into early fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Evening Scented Stock seeds (\u003cem\u003eMatthiola longipetala\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67835976515894,"sku":"FOLIA2-1438","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7785741862_1wu6.jpg?v=1793096731","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/100-evening-scented-stock-seeds-matthiola-longipetala-fragrant-night-blooming-flower","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}