Matthiola

About Matthiola

There are many interesting facts about Matthiola, a genus of flower seeds in the family Brassicaceae. The name "Matthiola" is derived from the Italian physician and botanist Pietro Andrea Mattioli, who first described the plant in 1548. The genus includes over 100 species, which are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Some of the most interesting facts about Matthiola include its use in traditional medicine and its unique ability to withstand cold temperatures. Matthiola has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments including coughs, colds, and respiratory infections. The plant's unique ability to withstand cold temperatures makes it an ideal candidate for colder climates.

Matthiola is also an important source of food for many birds and insects. Its small yellow flowers are rich in nectar, while its leaves are sought out by caterpillars. The plant's seeds are also eaten by a variety of birds, including sparrows and finches.

Lastly, Matthiola has a unique chemical composition which makes it useful for a variety of industrial purposes. Its essential oil is used to make perfumes and soaps, while its stems and leaves are used to make natural dyes for fabrics and paper.

What is a Matthiola?

The Matthiola flower is a small, delicate flower that is often used in bouquets and floral arrangements. The flower is native to the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated for centuries. The flower is also called the stock flower sometimes, due to its use in traditional English herbal medicine.

The Matthiola flower is available in a variety of colors. We sell the colours white, yellow and pink. The flower is known for its sweet fragrance and small size. Our favourite is the Matthiola Anytime White and all of our Matthiolas are suitable as cut flowers.

Planting Matthiola

When it comes to planting Matthiola, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, these plants prefer well-drained soil and full sun. They need to have enough water, so water them regularly during the growing season.

To plant your Matthiola, start by digging a hole that is twice the width of the pot and just as deep. Once the hole is dug, remove the plant from its pot and place it in the hole so that the top of the root ball is even with the surrounding soil. After placing the plant in the hole, backfill with soil and water well. Make sure to water Matthiola regularly during the first growing season.

When to plant Matthiola

Plant Matthiola around mid-May or June. The plants will then flower around June until September. These flowers will bring summer to your garden. You can buy Matthiola whole year round.

Combining Matthiola

Matthiola is beautiful to combine with other flower seeds, such as amaranth, aster, phlox and cosmos. At the same time as flower seeds, you can plant dahlias. Choose from the different beautiful colours, for example red dahlias, pink dahlias of yellow dahlias.

Also plant some narcissus or tulip bulbs in October until mid-December. These flowers ensure that your garden will look beautiful in spring. Choose your favourite colours, like white narcissus, yellow narcissus, red tulips and pink tulips. We also have different flower shapes, such as a double narcissus, multi headed narcissus, parrot tulip and a double tulip.

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