Plant Information

Vintage Red Stock

Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Matthiola incana

Common Name: Bedding Stock, Stock (Matthiola)

Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C)

Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright

Characteristics: Fragrant Flowers, Frost Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 12 - 16" (30 - 41cm)

Height: 15 - 20" (38 - 51cm)

Width: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Over 50% of the flowers are beautifully double.
Blooms earlier than other stock varieties.

Grower Information:

Plug crop time: 4 weeks
Transplant to finish: 7 to 8 weeks

Dwarf variety blooms up to 1 week faster, with better branching than comparable varieties.
Non-selectable Vintage produces over 55% double flowers.
Sturdy, well-branched plants are excellent oudoor performers.
Prefers cool growing conditions; no vernalisation needed.

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