Stock Seeds, Haru No Kagayaki
Haru No Kagayaki Stock blooms on wooden tray with Oriental post card.
Detailed close-up of Haru No Kagayaki Stock blooms.
A trio of blooming Haru No Kagayaki Stock stems on wood.
Stock Seeds, Haru No Kagayaki
Haru No Kagayaki Stock blooms on wooden tray with Oriental post card.
Detailed close-up of Haru No Kagayaki Stock blooms.
A trio of blooming Haru No Kagayaki Stock stems on wood.

Stock Seeds,
Haru No Kagayaki

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Description

The name of this late flowering Japanese type translates to “the brilliance of spring.” It produces a densely packed single spike of richly fragrant, rosy-pink blooms. The strong, thick stems are smothered in ruffled petals, ideal for arranging or cottage garden design. A favorite for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. This single-stem variety requires a chilling period and therefore should be planted in late winter/early spring; it is not suitable for late spring or summer planting. We love to eat stock flowers, which are delicious in salads, baked goods, and other recipes that call for a sweet, warming flavor note.

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
100–110
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
12 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–75°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

This single-stem variety requires a chilling period and therefore should be planted in late winter or early spring; it is not suitable for late spring or summer planting. Transplant or direct seed it in place, a quarter inch deep, in full sun and well-draining soil, spacing plants 8 to 12 inches apart. It is a late-flowering Japanese type at 100 to 110 days to maturity.

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

When does Haru No Kagayaki need to go in the ground?

Late winter or early spring. This single-stem variety requires a chilling period, and it is not suitable for late spring or summer planting.

Does it branch?

No. It produces one densely packed spike of richly fragrant, rosy-pink blooms on a strong, thick stem smothered in ruffled petals.

How are Haru No Kagayaki flowers used in the kitchen?

Stock flowers are delicious in salads, baked goods, and other recipes that call for a sweet, warming flavor note.

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