Matthiola perennis 'Alba' (Perennial white stock) — upright spikes of pure white, highly and sweetly fragrant flowers over a woolly, grey-green mound. A good pick for pollinators, full sun to produce strong stems and release its rich fragrance.
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Product features
Botanical name: Matthiola perennis 'Alba'
Common name: Perennial white stock
Height: 60cm to 80cm
Spread: 30cm to 60cm
Foliage: Woolly, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves, woody-based mound
Flower: Upright spikes of pure white, highly sweetly fragrant flowers
Attractive to wildlife: Yes, draws bees and butterflies
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil
Drought tolerant: Yes, handles extreme dryness once established
Hardy: Fully hardy, short-lived — restart every 3 years
Position: Full sun, prefers a warm sheltered spot
Evergreen: Semi-evergreen
Suitable for: Gravel gardens, cottage borders, rockeries, cut flowers
Materials and care
Light: Full sun for strong stems and rich fragrance
Aspect: Hot, open, sheltered south- or west-facing gravel gardens
Soil type: Fertile to poor neutral to alkaline soils
Drainage: Exceptional, sharp drainage required
Watering: Water moderately until established
Deadheading: Cut spent spikes regularly to prolong blooming
End of season: Leave alone over winter, prune woody base lightly in spring
Propagation: Short-lived, best restarted from seed every 3 years
