Flower Stock

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Enjoy old-fashioned beauty and a spicy-sweet fragrance with stock flower seeds from David's Garden Seeds®. Stock (Matthiola incana) produces upright clusters of blossoms that bring color, texture and fragrance to cool-season flower beds and fresh-cut bouquets.

Why Grow Stock Flowers?

Memorable fragrance: The distinctive spicy-sweet scent makes stock a lovely choice near walkways and in arrangements where its fragrance can be enjoyed.
Classic cottage-garden style: Flower clusters add a soft, romantic look to borders and mixed plantings.
Beautiful cut flowers: Upright stems provide texture and fragrance in homegrown bouquets.
Cool-season color: Stock favors cool growing conditions, making planting time especially important in warmer climates.
Choose by variety: Color, height, flower form and time to bloom vary by selection. Some seed strains produce a mixture of single- and double-flowered plants, so check each listing for details.

Planting Tips for Success

Plan around cool weather: Start early for spring flowers in cooler regions. In mild-winter areas, fall planting may be suitable; protect young plants from severe freezes and follow local planting guidance.
Start seeds carefully: Use a well-drained seed-starting mix and follow the variety's sowing-depth and temperature directions. Keep the mix evenly moist, not soggy.
Transplant gently: Harden seedlings off before moving them outdoors and avoid leaving them root-bound in small cells.
Provide sun and drainage: Choose a sunny site with fertile, well-drained soil. Allow the recommended spacing for airflow around plants.
Water at soil level: Maintain consistent moisture while avoiding standing water and prolonged wet foliage.
Check before pinching: Many cut-flower stock varieties are grown for one main flowering stem. Do not pinch unless the variety's directions recommend it.
Harvest for bouquets: Cut when several lower flowers have opened, remove foliage that would sit below the waterline and place stems in clean water promptly.
Allow for seasonal differences: Temperature, day length and variety affect flowering. Treat maturity estimates as a guide rather than a guaranteed harvest date.

Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®?

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