Stock Seeds - DEEP ROSE (Matthiola Incana ) FLOWERS !

Sturdy, well-branched 15-20 inch plants produce an abundance of early bright, fragrant flowers. They are excellent for cutting. Up to 60% of the plants will have fully double blooms. Prefers cool growing conditions. In cold winter areas plant in earliest spring. Where winters are mild set out plants in early fall. Bloom begins in winter or early spring.

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.

Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 14 inches
Bloom Season: Varies depending on location
Bloom Color: ROSE
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Gritty, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8

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

Materials: excellent for cutting,and last in the vase,nicely,cover with bloom,garden,heirloom Select your desired size and color from the available option