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Venus Pink Stock Flowers in a glass vase on a white background.
Venus Pink Stock in a vase surrounded by flowers and Japanese items on a white background.
Venus Pink Stock resting in a wooden box with some Japanese postcards.
A woman in white tunic holds a large bouquet of Venus Pink Stock flowers against a white brick wall.
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Several stems of Venus Pink Stock in a floral bucket on a white background.

Stock Seeds,
Venus Pink

SKU: #FL993
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Description

Highly ruffled, flamingo pink petals are imbued with the scent of sweet clove. These single stemmed, columnular type blooms are densely packed with double blooms. Ideal for floral design and fine gardening. A beautiful edible bloom. This variety makes one single stem, it is important to NOT pinch the plants as this will kill the flowering bud.

Growing Tips: 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. Stock flourishes in full sun and will provide glorious blooms throughout spring. When cutting, harvest stems when 1/3-1/2 of florets are open.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Matthiola incana
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full sun
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

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Stocks prefer cool weather and their blooming ability suffers in summer's heat, so Venus Pink is ideally suited to early spring and fall. Start seed indoors about one month before planting out, or sow a quarter inch deep in place, and space plants 8 to 12 inches apart in full sun. Days to maturity run 90 to 100.

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

Should I pinch Venus Pink to make it branch?

No. This variety makes one single stem, and it is important not to pinch the plants, as this will kill the flowering bud.

Can I grow it in fall as well as spring?

Yes, its planting window is spring and fall. Those are the cool stretches stocks are suited to, since blooming suffers in summer's heat.

What are the germination conditions?

Sow a quarter inch deep at an ideal germination temperature of 60-65°F; seedlings come up in about 7 to 14 days.

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