Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
Fragrant blooms
Growth Habit
Upright bushy
Bloom Season
Spring
Flavour Profile
Ornamental
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Non-GMO
Plant Type
Flowering Annual
Planting Season
Winter
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
12–18 inches
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
3–9
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
8–10 inches
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Growing Conditions
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Night-Scented Stock a unique flowering plant?
What makes Night-Scented Stock a unique flowering plant?
Night-Scented Stock is prized for its delicate blooms that release a pleasant fragrance during the evening and nighttime hours.
Where can Night-Scented Stock be grown?
Where can Night-Scented Stock be grown?
It grows well in flower borders, cottage gardens, containers, window boxes, and other sunny garden spaces with well-drained soil.
When does Night-Scented Stock produce its fragrance?
When does Night-Scented Stock produce its fragrance?
The flowers are most fragrant during the evening and at night, making them an attractive choice for patios, pathways, and seating areas.
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Yes, the blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Does deadheading help encourage more blooms?
Does deadheading help encourage more blooms?
Yes, removing spent flowers can help keep plants tidy and may encourage continued flowering throughout the season.
Can Night-Scented Stock be used as a cut flower?
Can Night-Scented Stock be used as a cut flower?
Yes, the delicate blooms can be enjoyed in small floral arrangements, while the plants also add beauty and fragrance to outdoor garden displays.