{"product_id":"matthiola-incana-milla-salmon-stock","title":"Matthiola incana Milla Salmon | Stock","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMatthiola incana Milla Salmon | Stock\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sophisticated smoky salmon-apricot stock with strong stems, richly filled flower spikes and the classic sweet fragrance loved by florists.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthiola incana 'Milla Salmon'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium professional cut flower variety featuring an exceptional \u003cstrong\u003esoft salmon-apricot colour with subtle smoky undertones\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its unusual warm, muted colouring makes it particularly valuable for modern floral design, wedding work and romantic garden-style bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the professional \u003cstrong\u003eMilla series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this variety has been developed for excellent stem length, strong growth, uniform production and outstanding flower quality. Milla Salmon produces elegant, densely flowered spikes on sturdy upright stems, accompanied by the characteristic sweet, spicy fragrance that makes stock one of the most beloved spring cut flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilla is particularly useful for extending the stock season. It flowers later than earlier varieties such as Katz when planted at the same time, helping growers achieve a \u003cstrong\u003elonger and more continuous harvest window\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plant produces \u003cstrong\u003eone main flowering stem\u003c\/strong\u003e and is therefore grown as a single-stem cut flower crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love Milla Salmon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique \u003cstrong\u003esmoky salmon-apricot colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium professional cut flower variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully filled flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, sturdy stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent stem length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly uniform crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding flower quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, characteristic stock fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for wedding and event floristry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful for romantic and vintage colour palettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLater flowering than some early stock varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for extending the stock harvest season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for greenhouse and tunnel production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be selected for double-flowering plants after appropriate cold treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMatthiola incana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milla Salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoky salmon \/ soft apricot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double and single\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50–70 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional stem length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 65–70 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, single stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStems per plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 64–80 plants\/m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse, tunnel or protected cultivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn\/early winter through late spring, depending on growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYoung plant production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–5 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYoung plant to flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9–16 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional cut flower, bouquets and floral design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milla Salmon is a single-stem\/column-type stock. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not pinch the plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, as pinching removes the main growing point and can prevent flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilla Salmon is particularly desirable for its sophisticated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than a bright traditional salmon, the flowers display a \u003cstrong\u003emuted salmon-apricot tone with smoky, vintage undertones\u003c\/strong\u003e. This complex colouring works beautifully with cream, champagne, blush pink, peach, terracotta, dusty rose and soft lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an outstanding choice for wedding floristry and sophisticated seasonal bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTransplanting – Recommended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock performs best when started as transplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow into plug trays or your preferred seed-starting container. Cover the seeds lightly with \u003cstrong\u003efine vermiculite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain a temperature of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination generally takes around \u003cstrong\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter germination, provide excellent light and good air circulation. Stock prefers relatively cool growing conditions, and excessively warm temperatures can reduce plant quality and delay flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant when the seedlings are well established, taking care not to leave them root-bound for too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilla Salmon is especially suited to \u003cstrong\u003ecool-season cut flower production\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe professional Milla series can be planted from winter through late spring. Under suitable conditions, plants produce excellent stem length from spring into summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor high-quality cut flowers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide excellent light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain good air circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater consistently without waterlogging the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse support netting when necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e64–80 plants per m²\u003c\/strong\u003e for professional production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery high temperatures may delay flowering and reduce overall crop quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDouble \u0026amp; Single Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock naturally produces both \u003cstrong\u003edouble- and single-flowering plants\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout selection, Milla Salmon can produce a mixture of doubles and singles. Double flowers create the classic dense, luxurious stock spike, while single flowers have a lighter and more airy appearance that can also be beautiful in natural-style floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelecting for Double Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Milla series can be selected for doubleness at the young seedling stage following an appropriate \u003cstrong\u003ecold treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeedling characteristics such as cotyledon shape, development and colour can help distinguish potential double-flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, with the \u003cstrong\u003eMilla series, leaf colour alone should not be used as the only selection criterion\u003c\/strong\u003e, as naturally lighter seedlings may occur within the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor professional production where a high percentage of double flowers is required, careful seedling selection after cold treatment is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when approximately \u003cstrong\u003eone-third to one-half of the florets on the flower spike have opened\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut stems at the base and immediately place them into clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock benefits from careful post-harvest conditioning. 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