Stock Seeds | Crimson

How to Grow

Sow Stock flower seeds indoors using small pots or starter trays. Sow 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Press the seeds into the soil and cover no more than 1/8 inch with soil. Matthiola Incana seeds need light and continuous moisture to germinate. Transplant the Stock seedlings into the garden 14 inches apart. Stock flower care includes fertilizing Matthiola Stock plants monthly with a general purpose liquid fertilizer.

• Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
• Depth: Lightly cover seed 1/8 inch
• Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
• Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days

Flower Specifications

Also, trim the Stock flower spikes when they are done blooming. Deadheading is to neaten the appearance of the plant. Re-seeding is not a problem for this plant.

• Plant Spacing: 14 inches
• Height: 14 inches
• USDA Zones: 3 - 10
• Season: Annual

Stock Crimson (Matthiola Incana Ten Week Crimson) - Growing Stock seeds is very rewarding! The sturdy stems are filled with tightly clustered blooms. This garden Stock has crimson red blooms, and it gives a stunning display. Because of the sweet, spicy fragrance of red Stock Flowers, they are often sold as cut flowers and can be seen in many professional flower arrangements. Stock can last in a vase up to 2 weeks. Matthiola flowers can even be grown as an indoor plant. Place them in a cool room with indirect sunlight and enjoy the scented blooms.

Sow Stock flower seeds indoors using small pots or starter trays 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Press the Stock seeds into the soil and cover no more than 1/8 inch with soil. Matthiola Incana seeds need light and continuous moisture to germinate. Transplant the Stock seedlings into the garden 14 inches apart. Stock flower care includes fertilizing Matthiola Stock plants monthly with a general purpose liquid fertilizer. Also, trim the Stock flower spikes when they are down blooming. Deadheading is to neaten the appearance of the plant. Re-seeding is not a problem.

Stock Seeds | Blue

How to Grow

Sow Stock seeds indoors using small pots or starter trays. Sow 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Press the Stock flower seeds into the soil and cover no more than 1/8 inch with soil. Matthiola Incana flower seeds need light and continuous moisture to germinate. Transplant Stock seedlings into the garden 14 inches apart. Stock Flower Care includes: Fertilize plants monthly with a general purpose liquid fertilizer.

• Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
• Depth: Lightly cover seed 1/8 inch
• Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
• Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days

Flower Specifications

Trim the Stock flower spikes when they are done blooming. Deadheading is to neaten the appearance of the plant. Re-seeding is not a problem for this plant.

• Plant Spacing: 14 inches
• Height: 14 inches
• USDA Zones: 3 - 10
• Season: Annual

Stock Blue (Matthiola Incana Ten Week Blue) - Gardeners prize Stock for its ease of establishment from flower seeds, its ease of care, early bloom time and its clusters of gorgeous and fragrant blossoms. Truly, Stock flowers are some of most lovely in the garden! Garden Stock is native to the Mediterranean area, and enjoys mild coastal summers. In the southern United States, blue Stock flowers are often set out in the fall for winter and early spring blooms. The sweetly scented blooms will often attract butterflies, and they make excellent cut flowers.

How To Plant Stock Seeds: Sow Stock seeds indoors using small pots or starter trays 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Press the Stock flower seeds into the soil and cover no more than 1/8 inch with soil. Matthiola Incana flower seeds need light and continuous moisture to germinate. Transplant Stock seedlings into the garden 14 inches apart. Stock Flower Care: Fertilize Matthiola Stock plants monthly with a general purpose liquid fertilizer. Trim the Stock flower spikes when they are down blooming. Deadheading is to neaten the appearance of the plant. Re-seeding is not a problem.

Stock Seeds | Rose

How to Grow

Sow rose Stock flower seeds indoors, 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Plant in small pots or starter trays. Press the Stock seeds into the soil and cover no more than 1/8 inch with soil. Matthiola Incana seeds need light and continuous moisture to germinate. Transplant the Stock seedlings into the garden 14 inches apart. Stock flower care includes fertilizing plants monthly with a general purpose liquid fertilizer.

• Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
• Depth: Lightly cover seed 1/8 inch
• Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days
• Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

Flower Specifications

Also, trim the Stock flower spikes when they are done blooming. Deadheading is to neaten the appearance of the plant. Re-seeding is not a problem.

• Plant Spacing: 14 inches
• Height: 14 inches
• USDA Zones: 3 - 10
• Season: Annual

Stock Deep Rose (Matthiola Incana Ten Week Deep Rose) - These lovely annuals grown from Stock seeds have been popular garden flowers for centuries. In Britain, they date back to the 1500s and were called Gilliflowers. They were known for their sweet fragrance and woody "stock" or stem. This deep rose colored Matthiola Incana flower makes a breathtaking display of cool season color. Up to 60% of the plant will be covered with the gorgeous blooms!

Rose Stock flowers perform best in temperatures under 75F and tolerate light frosts. Where winters are mild set out plants in early fall for blooms beginning in winter or early spring. Stock Matthiola Incana is very well-suited for coastal climates, and enjoy cool, damp summers. They are very common in the Pacific Northwest. Stock flowers are excellent for cutting and will last in a vase for 2 weeks. They have a wonderful fragrance as well!

Sow rose Stock flower seeds indoors using small pots or starter trays 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Press the Stock seeds into the soil and cover no more than 1/8 inch with soil. Matthiola Incana seeds need light and continuous moisture to germinate. Transplant the Stock seedlings into the garden 14 inches apart. Stock flower care includes fertilizing Matthiola Stock plants monthly with a general purpose liquid fertilizer. Also, trim the Stock flower spikes when they are down blooming. Deadheading is to neaten the appearance of the plant. Re-seeding is not a problem.

Stock Seeds | White

How to Grow

Grow Stock flowers by sowing seeds indoors using small pots or starter trays. Sow 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Press the seeds into the soil and cover no more than 1/8 inch with soil. Matthiola flower seeds need light and continuous moisture to germinate. Transplant Stock seedlings into the garden 14 inches apart. Stock flower care includes fertilizing plants monthly with a general purpose liquid fertilizer.

• Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
• Depth: Lightly cover seed 1/8 inch
• Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
• Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days

Flower Specifications

Also, trim the Stock flower spikes when they are done blooming. Deadheading is to neaten the appearance of the plant. This plant does not have any problems re-seeding.

• Plant Spacing: 14 inches
• Height: 14 inches
• USDA Zones: 3 - 10
• Season: Annual

Stock White (Matthiola Incana Ten Week White) - Matthiola Incana is one of several species of Stock. It is known by the common name of Ten Week Stock. It is one of the oldest garden flowers grown, and it easily establishes from Stock seeds. This lovely white variety is grown as an annual, however, they can grow as perennials in frost free zones or areas that get very light frost. Grow garden Stock flowers for a good summer display of color, fragrance, and beauty!

White Stock flowers perform best in temperatures under 75F and tolerate light frost. In mild winter climates of the south and southwestern United States, they bloom from October through March. The characteristics of hardiness and light sweet fragrance have made Stocks a favorable commercial venture for the cut flower industry, and they have great appeal to the home gardener too.

Grow white Stock flowers by sowing Stock seeds indoors using small pots or starter trays 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Press the white Stock flower seeds into the soil and cover no more than 1/8 inch with soil. Matthiola flower seeds need light and continuous moisture to germinate. Transplant Stock seedlings into the garden 14 inches apart. Stock flower care includes fertilizing Matthiola Stock plants monthly with a general purpose liquid fertilizer. Also, trim the Stock flower spikes when they are down blooming. Deadheading is to neaten the appearance of the plant. Re-seeding is not a problem.