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Matthiola incana Brompton Stocks Dwarf Mixed
Matthiola incana Brompton Stocks Dwarf Mixed
Hardy Biennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 18 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Scented
- Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden
Description
Upright bushy, early flowering biennials producing gloriously scented flowers in a good color range which are splendid for cutting.
Flowers early summer.
Height 18in.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | mid summer. |
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| Sowing depth: | 6mm (¼in) |
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Sow in boxes in a cold frame or well ventilated cold greenhouse, but do not exclude light, which is beneficial to germination.
Prick out into boxes or pots or direct into the cold frame 15cm (6in) apart, and overwinter there providing good ventilation.
Growing Instructions
Harden off and plant out in the spring at 30- 38cm (12-15in) apart.
In mild areas on well drained soil the plants can be transferred to their flowering positions in early autumn.
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