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Hoary Stock
Botanical Name: Matthiola incana
Type: Hardy Annual / Biennial

Hoary Stock is a traditional cottage garden favourite, cherished for its deliciously sweet, clove-like fragrance and elegant spires of blooms. With soft grey-green leaves and richly coloured flowers in shades of white, pink, purple, and red, it brings old-fashioned charm and scent to your garden from late spring through summer. Excellent for cutting, borders, or containers, Stock is both beautiful and practical.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy Annual / Biennial
Height: 30 – 75 cm
Spread: 25 – 35 cm
Flowers: May – August
Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow Indoors: Feb – Apr in trays or pots, lightly cover with fine compost.
Germination: 7 – 14 days at 15 – 20°C.
Plant Out: After last frost, spacing 25 – 30 cm apart.
Care: Keep evenly moist, remove faded blooms to prolong flowering.

Why You’ll Love It

Strong, sweet clove-like fragrance
Cottage garden classic with timeless charm
Long-lasting cut flowers
Pollinator-friendly and easy to grow

Top Tip

For longer flower spikes, pinch out the first flower bud. Cut flowers just as they begin to open for maximum vase life.

Perfect For

Borders & cottage gardens
Patio pots & containers
Cut flowers & scented arrangements
Summer colour & fragrance displays

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