Matthiola incana

Brassicaceae

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Fast-growing, upright biennial to 60cm high, usually grown as an annual. The leaves are grey-green and lanceolate. The four-petalled, purple flowers are borne on spikes in spring. Varieties feature a range of colours and double flowers.

Uses

Flowering annual suitable as a bedding plant or as a cut flower.

Culture

Prefers full sun in a temperate climate. Flowers best in fertile, moist, well-drained and slightly alkaline soil. Frost tolerant. Protect from winds and stake as required. Propagate from seed. Susceptible to aphids, mildew and rust.

Propagation

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Plant Health

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More info

Plant Identification, Landscape Design and Home Garden Expert courses are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort Courses on growing Annual plants are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort

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