Overview
Matthiola incana 'Brompton Lady' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Matthiola, part of the Brassicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Matthiola incana 'Brompton Lady' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Matthiola incana 'Brompton Lady' is a bushy annual or biennial cultivar within the Matthiola genus, known for its dense clusters of fragrant four-petalled flowers arranged in terminal racemes or panicles. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun, particularly in south- or west-facing, sheltered positions with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and flower borders or beds. It flowers in summer and autumn, with seeds sown in situ in spring for successive blooms.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Matthiola
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Matthiola incana 'Brompton Lady' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Matthiola incana 'Brompton Lady'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in situ in spring, and repeated later for a succession of flowers
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Club root, Downy mildews, Root rot, Virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Matthiola incana 'Brompton Lady'?
Matthiola incana 'Brompton Lady' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Matthiola incana 'Brompton Lady' need?
Matthiola incana 'Brompton Lady' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Matthiola incana 'Brompton Lady' hardy in the UK?
Matthiola incana 'Brompton Lady' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Matthiola incana 'Brompton Lady'?
Seed sown in situ in spring, and repeated later for a succession of flowers.
More in the Matthiola genus
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