Stock Seeds - Katz Cherry Blossom

Product Information

Seed Count: ~44 seeds
Botanical Name: Matthiola incana
Plant Type: Annual
Plant Height: 60–80 cm (24–32 inches)
Plant Spread: 10–15 cm (4–6 inches)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Time: Spring to early summer

Stock ‘Katz Cherry Blossom’ Seeds for Fragrance and Cut Flowers

Stock ‘Katz Cherry Blossom’ is a romantic annual prized for its soft blush-pink blooms and intoxicating spicy-clove fragrance. Long, upright stems are densely packed with ruffled flowers that look equally beautiful in garden borders and floral arrangements. Grown for centuries in English cottage gardens, stock remains a favourite for cutting gardens and evening spaces where its perfume lingers in the air. As a trusted Canadian seed shop, quality is always our top priority. Explore our seed collections to find carefully selected varieties suited to your growing space.

A Cool-Season Favourite with Vintage Appeal

This variety thrives in cool weather and produces its best blooms in spring and early summer. The pastel-pink flowers are long-lasting as cut blooms and can also be dried, making them a versatile choice for bouquets and floral design. Stock is naturally deer resistant and attracts bees and butterflies, adding both beauty and function to the garden.

Growing Details

Seed Depth: ⅛ inch (3 mm)
Starting Method: Transplanting recommended, sow 5–6 weeks before last frost
Direct Seeding: Sow after danger of frost in cool conditions
Spacing: 10–15 cm (4–6 inches)
Support: Trellis or provide support, do not pinch plants
Succession Planting: Sow every two weeks for extended harvest

FAQs

Is stock edible?

Stock flowers are not considered edible and are grown strictly for ornamental use.

Can stock tolerate heat?

Stock prefers cool weather and may struggle in hot summer conditions, which is why early planting is recommended.

Does stock rebloom?

Stock is typically grown as an annual and produces a single flush of blooms from spring to early summer.