Stock – Iron White (Matthiola incana) ~44 Seeds
If you’re dreaming of elegant, fragrant blooms in pure, crisp white, Iron White Stock delivers in abundance. This hybrid variety is known for its uniform growth, strong stems, and excellent performance both in the garden and as a cut flower. Stock is prized for its spicy, clove-like fragrance and romantic blooms, making it a must-grow for anyone who loves old-fashioned garden charm paired with modern reliability.
The Iron series produces tall, sturdy plants with densely packed blooms that are highly sought after by florists. Iron White shines in bouquets, wedding arrangements, and evening gardens, where its perfume fills the air. With its clean, classic white flowers, it pairs beautifully with pastels or bold colours alike.
A cool-season annual, Stock thrives in spring and fall gardens and is ideal for cutting patches, borders, or containers. Whether you’re growing for your own bouquets or market sales, Iron White brings timeless beauty and heavenly scent to your garden.
- Attracts bees and pollinators
- Suitable for cut flowers (bouquets)
- Fragrant
- Deer resistant
Plant Details
• Scientific Name: Matthiola incana
• Type: Annual
• Colour: Pure white
• Plant Height: 24–30 in (60–76 cm)
• Seed Depth: ⅛ in (3 mm), surface-sow and press lightly
• Days to Germination: 7–14 days
• Days to Maturity: 90–100 days
• Plant Spacing: 6–9 in (15–23 cm)
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Growing Instructions:
Transplant (recommended) - Sow ¼" deep into 128-cell plug flats 5-6 weeks before last frost. Trellis or provide support.
Direct seed: sow after danger of frost. Do not pinch plants. Succession-plant every two weeks for multiple harvests. Stock is a cool-weather crop. Trellis or provide support.
FAQ
Q: Does Stock bloom all summer?
A: Stock prefers cooler weather and may struggle in extreme summer heat. For continuous blooms, plant successions in spring and late summer.
Q: Is Stock edible?
A: Stock is not edible and is grown primarily for ornamental and fragrant use.
