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Quick Facts

Scientific Name Matthiola incana
Colour Cream
Days To Maturity 90 - 100 days
Seeds Per Packet 40
Sowing Time February - May
Life Cycle Annual
Price
ZAR65.00

Stocks Cream


Long stemmed flowers with a clove-like sweet scent. The flowers lend itself well to use as a garnish on salads, desserts and drinks.

Colour
Cream
Scientific Name
Matthiola incana
Height
45cm - 60cm
Days To Maturity
90 - 100 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Preferences
Sun
Sowing Time
February - May
Days To Germination
7 – 10 days
Planting Space
15cm
Planting Tip
Plant seeds 1mm deep in a seed tray with growing medium. Cover very lightly with the medium. Keep moist till seeds germinate. Transplant after 4-6 weeks outside after the last frost
Pinch
Pinching is not necessary
Seeds Per Packet
40
Uses
Excellent cut flower. Edible flower. Beds, borders, and containers
Netting
No plant netting needed
Harvesting Tips
Pinch plants every few weeks to keep them in bloom as long as possible. Gather blossoms to use as cut flowers just as they open
Germination
Easy