Stock FLOWERS Seeds (Matthiola Incana Ten Week Mix ) Caribbeangardenseed

Butterflies will not leave Matthiola Stock alone

Stock Mix (Matthiola Incana Ten Week Mix) – Who would not want this lovely mix of colors growing in their garden? Grown from Stock seeds, this mix of brilliant colors brings the added benefit of having a sweet, spicy aroma. Butterflies will not leave Matthiola Stock alone, and your garden will receive a lot of admiring gazes. Usually Stock flowers are grown as annuals; however, they can grow as perennials in frost free zones or in areas that get very light frosts. Garden Stock flowers prefer cooler summers, so they do very well in coastal climates. In warm winter regions, set out Stock plants in the fall for winter blooms.
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.
Flower Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 – 10
Height: 14 inches
Bloom Season: Varies depending on location
Bloom Color: Mix
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