Stocks

A fabulous jewel tone mix of sweetly scented blooms makes Anytime Mix a favorite! Gardeners will appreciate this more hardy variety. It is a long-season bloomer that can tolerate both cold and heat better than other varieties we have grown. Stalks reach about 24 inches high. An incredible cut flower or landscaping specimen.

• 8-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
  
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Matthiola incana
  

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

Translated from Japanese, the name means “morning glow,” and indeed these hazy apricot blooms are reminiscent of the sunrise during golden hour. The strong, thick stems are smothered in ruffled petals and waft a gorgeous clove-like fragrance. This single-stem variety requires a chilling period and therefore should be planted in late winter/early spring. It is not suitable for a late spring or summer planting. We love to eat stock flowers, which taste delicious in salads, baked goods and other recipes that call for a sweet, warming flavor note.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12”
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana  

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

Early-flowering type. This single-stemmed Japanese variety features fragrant, bold blooms of salmon pink on sturdy stalks, making it top notch for arrangements. This cousin of the cabbage has edible blooms, and they add a dazzling dash of color to salads, fresh spring rolls, and other recipes. The fragrance and flavor are reminiscent of clove.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12”
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana  

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

Early flowering, spray type. A delightful rosy-pink stock from Japan, it features multiple branches and flowers borne at the top of their tall stalks. Plants reach 35-40 inches tall, and the blooms emit an enchanting clove-like fragrance, making this variety a sublime choice for arranging. Stock is a very charming cousin of the cabbage, and the f lowers are edible and quite delicious. They 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.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

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

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.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

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

The name of this late f lowering 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 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.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

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

Early-flowering type. From Japan comes this floriferous, buttercream-yellow, scented stock! This single- stemmed, early-blooming variety produces a single stalk that is smothered in deliciously fragrant blooms. Plants reach about 34 inches tall and are excellent for arrangements, or use the edible flowers in salads and other recipes. Stock is a charming cousin of the cabbage and their blooms have a delicious clove-like scent and flavor. This cheerful flower is wildly popular in Japan for ikebana, the art of floral arrangement.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

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

This royal purple, single-stemmed variety is fragrant and resplendent in the garden, vase or even on the dinner plate! Averaging 34-40 inches tall, each plant produces a robust and floriferous stalk of regal, ruffled blooms, so well suited to cutting and arranging. This Japanese variety is a favorite for ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, and it is a great way to infuse sweet, clove-like fragrance and bold color into designs. Stocks are a popular choice for home gardeners in Japan, and these beautiful cousins of the cabbage do have edible f lowers! We love to use stock f lowers for flavoring and naturally dyeing everything from rice to pastries. They also taste phenomenal fresh in salads and as garnish.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

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

This single- stemmed, early- blooming variety produces a single stalk that is smothered in deliciously fragrant blooms. Plants reach about 34 inches tall and are excellent for arranging or use the edible flowers in salads and other recipes. Stock is a charming cousin of the cabbage and their blooms have a delicious clove like scent and flavor. This cheerful flower is wildly popular in Japan for ikebana, the art of floral arrangement.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

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

Early-flowering type. Each plant produces a single spike of densely packed soft pink blooms that emit an intoxicating sweet clove fragrance! This Japanese stock is incredibly floriferous and looks fantastic tucked into cottage gardens, beds, and borders. The blooms are ideal for arranging or as an edible flower. The flavorful and pretty blooms are excellent tossed into salads, fresh spring rolls, and much more! This eye-catching variety has a strong stalk and is a popular choice for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral design.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

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

The name of this late flowering Japanese type translates to "the brilliance of spring" or "cherry blossom brilliance." 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 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.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

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

Midseason flowering type. The name translates to “cherry blossom song” or “song of the cherry blossom,” and indeed these soft pink petals have the look of a cherry blossom, with perhaps an even better fragrance! This Japanese variety reaches about 35-40 inches tall with a robust and floriferous single stalk. The edible blooms are scented like sweet clove! We love to add the fresh petals to salads, or use them to impart a beautiful color to baked goods and rice! This is our favorite edible flower!

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

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

(Matthiola incana) 90-110 days. Beautiful shades of ivory and rose give this deliciously fragrant stock the appearance of large apple blossoms! This “spray type” makes many side branches and hails from Japan, where stocks are beloved for home gardening and ikebana. Plants reach 2 feet tall and produce lightly ruffled blooms. This beautiful cousin of the cabbage has heavenly scented flowers that also taste yummy, and they have a fantastic clove-like essence! We love stocks for flavoring cookies and other baked goods, and they make a flavorful addition to salads, fresh spring rolls and more.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

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

90-110 days. A romantic dusty-rose-colored single stem, columnular stock with fabulous fragrance. The sturdy, thick stems and closely packed blooms make this variety perfect for arrangements! The beautiful edible blooms will impart a unique color to foods as a natural dye. Plants reach 2 feet tall and produce a robust and floriferous single stem. This variety hails from Japan, where stocks are beloved for home gardening and ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. This beautiful cousin of the cabbage has heavenly scented flowers that also taste yummy, and they have a fantastic clove-like essence! We love stocks for naturally dying foods like rice and cookies, and they make a flavorful addition to salads, fresh spring rolls and more. Such a versatile edible flower! 

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

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

Early-flowering type. This Japanese variety has dense columns of snow-white double blooms. Each plant produces a large stalk of fragrant white flowers prime for elegant arrangements, with a pleasing clove-like scent. The blooms are edible and will impart a lovely sweet and nutty flavor to salads and other delicacies.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

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