{"product_id":"matthiola-katz-crimson","title":"Matthiola incana Katz Crimson | Stock","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthiola incana Katz Crimson | Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthiola incana Katz Crimson is a professional cut flower stock with rich crimson-red blooms, long strong stems and the characteristic sweet fragrance of stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The deep, saturated colour gives this variety a dramatic presence in bouquets and makes it especially valuable for autumn arrangements, rich jewel-toned palettes and sophisticated floral work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatz Crimson belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly-flowering, single-stem Katz series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e developed for cut flower production. Each plant produces one main flowering stem, reaching approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–80 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tall column of closely arranged flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other varieties in the Katz series, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55–60% of plants produce double flowers naturally without seedling selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Good uniformity in flowering time and stem length makes Katz Crimson particularly suitable for planned cut flower production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthiola incana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Katz Crimson\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Katz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brassicaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No – open pollinated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich crimson red\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double and single\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-flowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 55–60% without selection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, single stem\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStem length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 60–80 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 90–100 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring and autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut flowers, bouquets and floral design\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVase life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 5–10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed supplied as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raw seed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich Crimson Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatz Crimson stands out for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep, saturated crimson-red flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colour is richer and more dramatic than a standard bright red, giving the flowers a sophisticated appearance that works beautifully in both contemporary and romantic floral designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrimson is particularly striking when combined with blush, antique pink, burgundy, cream, apricot and deep purple flowers. It is also an excellent colour for late-summer and autumn bouquets when richer tones become especially desirable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the tall flower spikes and characteristic fragrance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthiola incana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the intense colour gives Katz Crimson a strong visual presence in arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Stock for Cut Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatz Crimson is bred for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle-stem cut flower production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is valued for its good uniformity in flowering time and stem length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants develop long, upright flowering stems with densely arranged blooms. Under suitable conditions, stems can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–80 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing useful length for bouquets and professional floral work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock is naturally fragrant, so Katz Crimson adds both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolour and fragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt performs particularly well as a cool-season crop and is well suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring and autumn production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as protected cultivation in high tunnels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Plant – One Flowering Stem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatz Crimson is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone-cut, single-stem stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each plant is grown to produce one main flowering stem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not pinch the plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike branching cut flowers such as zinnias, pinching stock does not encourage the production of several harvestable stems. Removing the growing point can terminate flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a longer harvest window, make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuccessive sowings approximately every two weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than pinching the plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55–60% Double Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55–60% of Katz plants naturally produce double flowers without selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the remaining plants produce single flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor growers who want a higher percentage of double flowers, seedling selection is possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the cotyledon stage, expose seedlings to temperatures of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–7°C for 3–4 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After chilling, differences between seedlings become easier to identify.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighter green seedlings with more oval cotyledons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are more likely to produce double flowers. Very small, darker green seedlings with rounder cotyledons are more likely to produce single flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelection is optional, and both flower forms can be grown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing Katz Crimson Stock Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplanting – Recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor cut flower production, starting plants in plug trays is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–6 weeks before the planned transplanting date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 mm deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into a fine, well-drained seed-starting substrate. Professional growers can use 128-cell plug trays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds normally germinate within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug crop time is approximately 4 weeks. Depending on temperature, season and growing conditions, allow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–13 weeks from transplanting to flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall maturity is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90–100 days from sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds may also be sown directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. However, transplant production generally provides better control and uniformity for cut flower crops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecool growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making spring and autumn successions particularly suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an extended harvest, sow a new succession approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevery two weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow Katz Crimson in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in moderately fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist during active growth, but avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthiola incana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e belongs to the Brassicaceae family, young plants can be susceptible to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflea beetles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Where flea beetles are a problem, row cover can be used to protect young plants after transplanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport for Long Stems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor professional cut flower production, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehorizontal support net\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can help keep the long stems straight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport is particularly useful in windy locations, during periods of frequent rainfall or under warmer growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraight, well-supported stems provide the best quality for bouquets and floral design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting Katz Crimson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest when approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⅓–½ of the florets on the flowering stem are open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt this stage, the stem already provides strong colour and visual impact while the remaining buds can continue opening in the vase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evase life is approximately 5–10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under suitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor short-term cold storage, maintain approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–5°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Katz Crimson?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional cut flower variety • Rich crimson-red colour • Strongly fragrant flowers • Long 60–80 cm stems • 55–60% double flowers without selection • Good uniformity • Early one-cut series • Excellent for spring and autumn production • Dramatic colour for bouquets • Suitable for professional floristry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatz Crimson (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthiola incana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is an excellent choice for growers looking for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estock seeds for cut flower production with long stems, fragrant blooms and a rich crimson colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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