Wallflowers 'Ten Weeks Dwarf' - Fragrance and Compact Flowers
Wallflower seeds 'Ten Weeks Dwarf' (Matthiola incana), offered by the seed company OSC.
These charming stock offer fragrant double flowers in shades of pink, red, mauve and white, often starting to bloom when the plant is just 15cm tall. Mature plants reach 30cm in height and are ideal for containers or borders. Their captivating fragrance and continuous bloom make this variety a must-have for any garden.
Spread: 15 to 30 cm
Plant height: 30 cm
Quantity per pack: Approximately 175 seeds
Companion plants: Pansies, sweet alyssum, petunias
Enemy plants: None notable
How to grow:
Start seedlings indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date. Leave seeds on the surface of a soilless mix, maintain even moisture by misting or bottom watering, and keep at 75°F (24°C) during germination (20-25 days). Once germinated, place seedlings under a light at 60°F (15°C). Harden them off before transplanting into light, sandy soil, spacing 12 inches (30 cm) apart. Plant in a cool, lightly shaded area for best results.
Tip: In mild climates, wallflowers can self-seed and persist from year to year.
