Matthiola incana 'Alba' - 3 x 9cm plants (510216) Price £ 13.55

Matthiola incana 'Alba' - 3 x 9cm plants (510216) - Matthiola incana 'Alba' is one of the most scented flowers in my garden. It flowers from spring to mid summer and is one of my favourite things to put – a few short stems – by my bed, to fill the whole room with its incredible fragrance. Easy to grow and unmissable.

Genus: Matthiola
Variety
incana 'Alba' (Garden Stock, Gillyflower, syn. perennis 'Pillow Talk')

Type:
Biennial

Sowing:
Sow May-July in modules.


Soil:
Fertile, moist but well-drained ideally lime-rich soil

Site:
Sheltered in full sun

Height:
30-45cm

Spacing:
30cm apart.

Hardiness:
Fully Hardy
Tips:
Plant in clumps around your kitchen window or garden seat to make the most of their scent.

Flowers:
❀ June - July

For the vase:
Strip all the leaves below the water line. These will taint the water and quickly exude a pungent smell. Useful for small scented bedside posies.


Price £ 13.55

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