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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.MORE STOCK OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
14 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Varies depending on location
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Gritty, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
No
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Lightly cover seed 1/8 inch
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
14 inches
Matthiola Incana...
Is one of several species of Stock flowers.
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.