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This \u003cem\u003eclassic cottage garden favorite\u003c\/em\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Stock Column Blend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntensely Fragrant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful, sweet clove-like scent fills the garden and home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Color Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant blend of pink, white, purple, and red shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for Cutting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long stems and long vase life (7-10 days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall Flower Spikes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Column-type produces single tall spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool Season Annual:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for spring and early summer blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts Pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draws butterflies and bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple direct sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCottage Garden Classic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional favorite since Victorian times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e More heat tolerant than branching types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanical Interests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stock Column Blend (Matthiola incana)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual flower (column\/single-stem type)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink, white, purple, red blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-75 days from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring through early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season annual; prefers cool weather (55-65°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5-7.5 (prefers slightly alkaline soil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Stock Column Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in early spring or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely cover seeds (needs light to germinate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds germinate in 7-14 days at 65-70°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transplant outdoors after last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin seedlings to 8-12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist during germination and growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed monthly with balanced fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not pinch - column types produce single stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut when lower flowers on spike are open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntoxicating Fragrance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003epowerful, sweet fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e reminiscent of cloves and spices. The scent is strongest in the evening and on cool days, making it perfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting gardens near outdoor seating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlong walkways and paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNear windows and doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh bouquets indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeautiful Color Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock Column Blend features \u003cstrong\u003edensely packed flower spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e in a stunning mix of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to vibrant pink shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure white blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich purple and lavender tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red and crimson hues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double flowers are arranged along tall, single stems, creating elegant vertical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuperior for Cutting Gardens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is among the \u003cstrong\u003ebest fragrant cut flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, straight stems (18-24 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional vase life (7-10 days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful fragrance fills rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful in mixed bouquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular for wedding flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds vertical interest to arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColumn Type Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColumn stock produces \u003cstrong\u003esingle tall stems\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than branching, offering several benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniform height for cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight stems perfect for bouquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore heat tolerant than branching types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasier to grow in rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for commercial cut flower production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCool Season Annual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is a \u003cstrong\u003ecool-season flower\u003c\/strong\u003e that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers cool spring temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms best before summer heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be planted in fall in mild climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides early season color and fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay struggle in hot, humid climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCottage Garden Classic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock has been a \u003cstrong\u003ebeloved garden flower since Victorian times\u003c\/strong\u003e, prized for its intense fragrance and beautiful blooms. 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