Matthiola incana StoX® Silver | Stock

Matthiola incana StoX® Silver | Stock

Matthiola incana StoX® Silver is an exceptional variety of stock, offering elegant silver-lavender blooms with a delightful fragrance. Known for its uniform growth, strong stems, and long vase life, this variety is perfect for cut flower production and garden displays. StoX® Silver is an early-blooming selection that provides consistent, high-quality flowers throughout the season.

Key Features:

• Unique Color: Stunning silver-lavender flowers with a soft, romantic appearance.
  
• Versatile Planting Options: Perfect for borders, containers, or as a standout in flower beds.
• Cut Flower Excellence: Tall, sturdy stems make it ideal for bouquets, filling your home with its sweet, clove-like fragrance.
• Easy to Grow: Suitable for gardeners of all experience levels, thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
• Season-Long Beauty: Adds lasting charm and fragrance to your outdoor space.

Planting and Sowing Instructions for Matthiola incana StoX® Champagne

• Days to Bloom: 90–100 days
• Height: 60 cm

Sowing Instructions:

• Indoor/Greenhouse Sowing: Start from February. For continuous blooms, sow every two weeks.
• Germination: 5–7 days at 18–24°C.
• Seed Spacing: Sow 2 seeds per cell or soil block. Thin seedlings later to prioritize strong growth. Remove deformed or crowded cotyledons to ensure high-quality double blooms.
• Sowing Depth: 2 mm. Lightly cover seeds with fine vermiculite to retain moisture and support germination.

Care and Maintenance:

• Moisture Management: Maintain consistent moisture levels without overwatering. Light is crucial for germination.
• Seedling Fertilization:
  • After 10 days, fertilize with a 0.1% potassium nitrate solution.
  • Follow up with calcium nitrate and a balanced water-soluble fertilizer.

Planting Site:

• Location: Choose a sunny, well-drained site.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts beneficial pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity.
• Cold Tolerance: Thrives in cooler weather. Best sown early in spring or autumn.

Transplanting:

• Transplant seedlings outdoors or into a greenhouse when they have 4–5 true leaves.

Usage:

• Ideal for cut flowers, floral arrangements, and garden borders.

Matthiola incana StoX® Silver is an excellent choice for growers and floral designers looking for a high-performing, fragrant stock variety with elegant silver-lavender blooms.

IMPORTANT: Avoid pinching or topping seedlings, as it will halt flowering.