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Wallflower Seeds
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[Matthiola incana] Wallflower or common stock, Mediterranean ornamental plant with highly fragrant flower spikes, ideal for borders, flower beds and dry stone walls.
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- Wallflower Seeds
- The Wallflower Plant
- How to Sow Wallflower
- How to Grow Wallflower
- Growing Tips
- Diseases and Pests
- Uses and Curiosities
Wallflower Seeds
The Wallflower (Matthiola incana), also known as common stock or hoary stock, is an ornamental plant native to the Mediterranean coastal regions, now widespread in European gardens. It is especially prized for its intensely fragrant flower spikes, blooming in a range of colours from white to pink, red to purple.
The Wallflower Plant
It belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It has upright stems, sometimes slightly woody at the base, reaching about 60 cm in height, with lance-shaped dark green leaves grouped in decorative tufts. The stems end in simple or double flower spikes, highly fragrant.
It is generally grown as a biennial, though in nature it behaves as a short-lived perennial: it tends to bloom abundantly for one or two seasons.
How to Sow Wallflower
Sowing can be done in February-March in a protected seed tray, keeping young seedlings sheltered until the risk of night frost has passed, or directly outdoors between March and April, or during autumn. Plants sown in autumn will bloom the following spring.
It is an easy plant to start: once settled in the garden, it often self-seeds spontaneously.
How to Grow Wallflower
It prefers full sun or partial light, with well-drained soil and a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It is cold-hardy but does not like extreme heat or excessive humidity, so watering should stay consistent without overdoing it.
The highly fragrant bloom runs from April to August depending on the variety and sowing time. Removing spent flowers encourages new blooms and extends the display.
Growing Tips
It is ideal for borders, flower beds and dry stone walls, where it also works well as ground cover. In pots, ensure good drainage at the bottom. A balanced fertiliser during the growing season improves the quality and abundance of the flowers.
Diseases and Pests
Wallflower is generally resistant to diseases and pests, but can occasionally be attacked by aphids that damage the flower spikes: these can be controlled well with specific products or natural remedies such as garlic decoction. Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
Uses and Curiosities
Besides its ornamental use, Wallflower blooms are used in floral arrangements and bouquets for their colour and intense fragrance, and some varieties are even grown for the perfume industry. The plant also plays an important ecological role, attracting bees and butterflies and contributing to garden biodiversity.