Stock Column Blend Seeds 100mg - Botanical Interests Fragrant Cutting Flowers for Spring Gardens

Botanical Interests Stock Column Blend - Intensely Fragrant Cutting Flower Seeds

Fill your garden with intoxicating fragrance using Botanical Interests Stock Column Blend Seeds. This classic cottage garden favorite (Matthiola incana) produces tall spikes of densely packed, intensely fragrant flowers in shades of pink, white, purple, and red - perfect for cutting gardens and bringing sweet clove-like scent indoors.

Why Choose Stock Column Blend?

• Intensely Fragrant: Powerful, sweet clove-like scent fills the garden and home
• Beautiful Color Mix: Vibrant blend of pink, white, purple, and red shades
• Excellent for Cutting: Long stems and long vase life (7-10 days)
• Tall Flower Spikes: Column-type produces single tall spikes
• Cool Season Annual: Perfect for spring and early summer blooms
• Attracts Pollinators: Draws butterflies and bees
• Easy to Grow: Simple direct sowing
• Cottage Garden Classic: Traditional favorite since Victorian times
• Heat Tolerant: More heat tolerant than branching types

Product Specifications

• Brand: Botanical Interests
• Variety: Stock Column Blend (Matthiola incana)
• Packet Size: 100 mg
• Type: Annual flower (column/single-stem type)
• Plant Height: 24-30 inches
• Flower Colors: Pink, white, purple, red blend
• Days to Bloom: 60-75 days from seed
• Bloom Time: Spring through early summer

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter
• Temperature: Cool-season annual; prefers cool weather (55-65°F)
• Water: Consistent moisture; keep soil evenly moist
• Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
• pH: 6.5-7.5 (prefers slightly alkaline soil)

How to Grow Stock Column Blend

1. When to Plant: Direct sow in early spring or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
2. Planting Depth: Barely cover seeds (needs light to germinate)
3. Germination: Seeds germinate in 7-14 days at 65-70°F
4. Transplanting: Transplant outdoors after last frost
5. Thinning: Thin seedlings to 8-12 inches apart
6. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination and growth
7. Fertilizing: Feed monthly with balanced fertilizer
8. Pinching: Do not pinch - column types produce single stems
9. Harvesting: Cut when lower flowers on spike are open

Intoxicating Fragrance

Stock is renowned for its powerful, sweet fragrance reminiscent of cloves and spices. The scent is strongest in the evening and on cool days, making it perfect for:

• Cutting gardens near outdoor seating
• Along walkways and paths
• Near windows and doors
• Fresh bouquets indoors
• Fragrance gardens

Beautiful Color Blend

Stock Column Blend features densely packed flower spikes in a stunning mix of:

• Pink: Soft to vibrant pink shades
• White: Pure white blooms
• Purple: Rich purple and lavender tones
• Red: Deep red and crimson hues

The double flowers are arranged along tall, single stems, creating elegant vertical interest.

Superior for Cutting Gardens

Stock is among the best fragrant cut flowers:

• Long, straight stems (18-24 inches)
• Exceptional vase life (7-10 days)
• Powerful fragrance fills rooms
• Beautiful in mixed bouquets
• Popular for wedding flowers
• Adds vertical interest to arrangements

Column Type Advantages

Column stock produces single tall stems rather than branching, offering several benefits:

• Uniform height for cutting
• Straight stems perfect for bouquets
• More heat tolerant than branching types
• Easier to grow in rows
• Ideal for commercial cut flower production

Cool Season Annual

Stock is a cool-season flower that:

• Prefers cool spring temperatures
• Blooms best before summer heat
• Can be planted in fall in mild climates
• Provides early season color and fragrance
• May struggle in hot, humid climates

Cottage Garden Classic

Stock has been a beloved garden flower since Victorian times, prized for its intense fragrance and beautiful blooms. It remains a cottage garden staple and is essential for traditional cutting gardens.

Attracts Beneficial Pollinators

Stock Column Blend attracts butterflies and bees with its fragrant, nectar-rich flowers, making it excellent for pollinator gardens.

Ideal Garden Uses

• Cutting Gardens: Dedicated beds for fresh bouquets
• Cottage Gardens: Traditional romantic plantings
• Mixed Borders: Mid-border height and fragrance
• Fragrance Gardens: Essential for scent displays
• Container Gardens: Pots for patios and decks
• Wedding Gardens: Popular for bridal bouquets

Companion Planting

Stock Column Blend pairs beautifully with other cool-season flowers including snapdragons, sweet peas, pansies, violas, calendula, and bachelor's buttons.

Cutting & Arranging Tips

• When to Cut: Cut when lower third of flowers on spike are open
• How to Cut: Cut stems at an angle in morning
• Conditioning: Remove lower leaves and place in water immediately
• Vase Life: Change water every 2-3 days for 7-10 day vase life
• Fragrance: Scent intensifies indoors

Growing Tips for Best Results

• Plant in early spring for best results
• Keep soil consistently moist
• Provide afternoon shade in warmer climates
• Do not pinch column types - they produce single stems
• Harvest regularly to encourage more blooms
• Plant in succession for continuous blooms

Why Botanical Interests Seeds?

Botanical Interests is committed to providing high-quality seeds with detailed growing instructions and beautiful, artistic packaging. Their seeds are tested for germination and purity, ensuring gardening success.

Order Botanical Interests Stock Column Blend Seeds 100mg today and grow intensely fragrant flowers in pink, white, purple, and red - perfect for cutting gardens with exceptional vase life and sweet clove-like scent!

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