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What is this please?

simonchodginssimonchodgins Posts: 4
edited May 2019 in Plants
Spotted in a bed in a garden in East Lothian Scotland. Can anyone tell me what it is? 

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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 35,768
    Hello Simonchodgins and welcome to the forum. It looks like Petrocoptis to me.
    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • simonchodginssimonchodgins Posts: 4
    Thanks for replying. The pics I've seen of Petrocoptis show a broader leaf. Also these flowers appear to only have 4 petals. I dont know enough and this is the only pic I have so I do appreciate your help. 
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 35,768
    I must admit that at first glance I though it might be one of the Aubrietas but I think that their leaves may be different too.
    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,200
    edited May 2019
    Looks like  Matthiola longipetala sub bicornis....night scented stock...colours vary.

    https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/140124/Matthiola-longipetala-subsp-bicornis/Details

    2nd thoughts petals too thin. ignore suggestion.
    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,007
    Resembles some form of  Matthiola incana .
  • simonchodginssimonchodgins Posts: 4
    Thanks guys. I think I will have to knock on the door of the owner and ask next time I'm passing. 
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 35,768
    Please do let us know if you find out.
    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • simonchodginssimonchodgins Posts: 4
    Will do. Thanks for the help 
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