How to tend a Matthiola Cinderella 'Antique'

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, shade properly under summer strong light

Soil

Likes slightly alkaline soil, may use peat adding a small amount of lime or baking soda,

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring

Pruning

Remove dead and yellowish leaves and withered flowers

About this plant

Origin
Europe
Category
Cruciferae, Matthiola
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 10 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-May, viewing period 3-4 weeks
Flower colors
pink