Matthiola incana Column Miracle Yellow | Field Grown Stock | Cut Flower Variety

Matthiola Column Miracle Yellow

Stock · Column Series · Cut Flower Variety
Matthiola incana

Soft butternut-yellow blooms on tall, elegant stems make Column Miracle Yellow a timeless choice for florists and flower growers. This traditional single-stem stock produces one dense, fragrant flower spike per plant — perfect for classic bouquets and spring arrangements.

Column stocks are valued for their strong vertical habit, excellent vase performance, and cool-season reliability. Each sowing produces approximately 50% double-flowering plants, offering rich texture and scent without the need for selection.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Matthiola incana
• Series: Column Stock
• Common Name: Traditional Field-Grown Matthiola, Stock
• Plant type: Hardy annual
• Stem length: 61–76 cm
• Flower type: Approx. 50% double
• Use: Cut flowers
• Days to maturity: approximately 140–154 days
• Growth habit: Single spike per plant
• Fertilize: Every two weeks
• Tip: Longest stems and best flower spikes develop during cool seasons. High temperatures can reduce stem length or prevent flowering.
• Vase Life: 5-8 days
• Harvest when 3-5 florets have opened.

Sowing & Growing Instructions

Sowing

• Seed type: Raw seed
• Sowing method: Direct sow (recommended)
• Cover seed: Yes
• Germination: 14–21 days
• Soil pH: 5.8–6.2
• Moisture: Even, consistent moisture is essential

Temperature (Propagation)

• Germination: 18–21°C
• Early growth: 16–18°C
• Later stages: 13–16°C

Light

• Medium to high light as plants establish
• Avoid excessive heat or intense summer sun

Why Grow Column Miracle Yellow?

• Elegant single-stem florist type
• Soft yellow, lightly scented blooms
• Ideal for field production in mild climates
• Excellent cut flower length and form
• Performs best in cool growing conditions