Stock Night Scented Starlight Scentsation Seeds

A charming and highly fragrant annual that releases its sweet perfume in the evening, making it perfect for patios, pathways and night-time garden enjoyment.

 

Starlight Scentsation is a specially blended mix of soft pastel shades including lilac, rose, mauve and white, with delicate four petalled blooms that open at dusk. Plants are compact and bushy, flowering quickly from sowing and thriving in containers or borders where their scent can be appreciated up close.

 

This variety is ideal for sensory gardens and moonlight planting schemes, offering both visual softness and aromatic appeal.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1000

 

Sow March to May directly outdoors or under cover for earlier blooms

Germination 7 to 14 days

Soil and Position Well drained soil in full sun or light shade; suitable for containers, raised beds and borders

Height 25–30 cm

Flowering May to September

 

Sowing instructions

 

Sow thinly in finely raked, moist soil about 0.5 cm deep. For best results, sow in blocks or drifts where scent can concentrate. Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart once established. For earlier flowering, sow under cover and transplant after hardening off.

 

Grow and maintenance

 

Grow in full sun or light shade in well drained soil. Water during dry spells and avoid overfeeding, which can reduce flowering. Deadhead lightly to encourage continued blooming. Ideal for planting near seating areas, doorways or windows to enjoy the evening fragrance.

 

Uses and benefits

 

Perfect for sensory gardens, night-time borders and patio containers. The blooms attract moths and other nocturnal pollinators, and their gentle colours blend well with other cottage garden favourites. A low-maintenance way to add scent and softness to summer evenings.