Chanter Alto Red Stock bloom laden stems arranged on white background.
Chanter Alto Red Stock bouquet in pink vase with pink tea.
Close-up Chanter Alto Red Stock
Chanter Alto Red Stock bloom laden stems arranged on white background.
Chanter Alto Red Stock bouquet in pink vase with pink tea.
Close-up Chanter Alto Red Stock

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Chanter Alto Red

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Description

Early-flowering type. The beautiful, ruffled petals of this cherry-red, spray type stock set at the top of sturdy stems. Plants reach 32 inches tall, producing multiple branches with blooms at the top of the stem. A sublime choice for arranging, the blooms emit an enchanting clove-like fragrance. Stock is a very charming cousin of the cabbage, and the flowers are edible and quite delicious. These tasty little flowers can be used as a natural food dye and flavoring. We have used them to dye everything from rice to cookies, and they are great tossed fresh into salads.

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Matthiola incana
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–14
Days to Maturity
90–100
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
12 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–75°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Start seed indoors about one month before planting out, or direct seed in place in early spring. Chanter Alto Red is an early-flowering spray type at 90 to 100 days to maturity, frost hardy, and planted in the spring window. Space plants 8 to 12 inches apart in full sun with well-draining soil.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Start seeds indoors about one month before planting out.
  • Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 60-65 F.
  • Seeds germinate in 7-21 days

How to Grow

  • Keep in mind that stocks prefer cool weather and the plants' blooming ability will suffer in summer's heat, so it is ideally suited to early spring and fall.
  • Space plants 8-12 inches apart.
  • Stocks flourish in full sun and will provide glorious blooms throughout spring.
  • When cutting, harvest stems when 1/3-1/2 of florets are open.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • A few molds and rots can occur when overhead irrigation is used. Avoid this watering method and provide good drainage.

How to Save Seeds

  • Stocks are a brassica.
  • You can hand pick the seeds from their dried brown pods and store in a cool, dark, dry place.

FAQ

How is the Chanter Alto Red plant shaped?

It reaches 32 inches tall and produces multiple branches, with the ruffled cherry-red petals set at the top of sturdy stems.

When do I cut stems for arranging?

Cut when one-third to one-half of the florets are open.

Can I plant it for summer bloom?

No. Stocks prefer cool weather, their blooming ability suffers in summer's heat, and this variety's planting window is spring.
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