Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Brassicaceae
Native
Southern Europe, Western Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Spring and fall, during cool weather
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Cut Flower
- Good for Containers
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Column Blend Stock Seeds
Matthiola incana
Closely spaced, ½"–1" double flowers on tall stems in shades of pink, lavender, crimson, yellow, white, apricot, and purple
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 4 seeds every 6"
Hardiness Zones
10, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 4 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 6" |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. In mild climates, sow 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting outside in fall or winter for early spring bloom. For continuous bloom, sow every 2 to 3 weeks. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date for spring and fall color, or fall in USDA zone 7 and warmer for winter/spring blooms. |
| Special Sowing | Light aids germination; do not cover seeds with soil. |
| Special Care | For the straightest stems, stake plants, especially in windy, rainy, or part-sun areas. If fall planting in mild climates with winter precipitation, plant in raised beds or containers to ensure good drainage. For longest vase life, cut flowers when 1/3 of the flowers are open on a stem, and remove most of the foliage. Row covers at sowing or transplanting help prevent flea beetles. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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18 reviews
- Rosie A.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/24/26No sprouts
Its been a couple months, no sprouts 😔
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests5/4/26Hey Rosie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. It seems you're having trouble with multiple seeds. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. We'd love to troubleshoot this with you to help set you up for success. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Hilary P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/15/26Hardy Stock
Germination was fine, about 85%. Plants are super hardy. Accidentally left seedlings out overnight in frost and they were all fine the next morning. They are growing fast and are very sturdy.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey Hilary,
We're so happy to hear your Column Blend Stock Seeds had great germination and are growing into such hardy little champions! Wow, surviving an accidental frost overnight - now that's what we call tough plants! Stock flowers are known for being incredibly resilient, and it sounds like yours are proving just how sturdy they really are. You're going to have some absolutely gorgeous fragrant blooms with amazing colors from this blend. Those strong seedlings are going to give you such a beautiful flower display! Keep on growing 🌻️
- DVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/29/253 Day Germination
Planted 8/26, sprouted 8/29!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/29/25Hey D,
Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic germination experience with our Column Blend Stock Seeds! We absolutely love hearing this! You're going to be blown away by those gorgeous, fragrant blooms when they start flowering - they're absolutely stunning! Keep on growing 🌻️
- MaggieRated 5 out of 5 stars6/11/255 Stars
I’m looking forward to the lovely scent/smell from the stock.
- Jo Anne F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/9/245 Stars
There is something about the fragility of a newly sprouted seed, that blossoms into a fragrant flower. 🌸 This one is a keeper!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Professional