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Katz Cherry Blossom Matthiola

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Matthiola incana

Common Name: Stock

Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C)

Blooming Season: Spring, Autumn

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Fragrant Flowers

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Height: 32" (81cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Full, lush plants with lots of blooms can withstand garden temperatures as low as 22°F (-6°C). Produces approximately 50% double-flowering plants.

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Stem length: 32 in./80 cm
Planting density: 12 plants/ft.² (126 plants/m²)
Best for: High tunnel, field

Plug crop time: 4 weeks
Transplant to finish: 8 to 13 weeks

Delivers shorter crop time, uniform stem length and timing between colours, and better heat tolerance than European or traditional field types.
Can be grown earlier and later in the season, and even year-round in some climates, allowing for programmable Christmas through Valentine’s Day flowering.
Katz matthiola will produce approximately 50% double-flowering types.

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