Hoary Stock
Formats
Showy flower for edges, rockery and pots. The seeds are diuretic, aphrodisiac and stimulating. It has once been used as herbal tea against cancer and bites of poisonous animals.
Annual. 35 cm. Double flower. Mixed colours including white, cream, purple and yellow.
Prefer peat soils from neutral to basic and fresh ones.
Direct sowing in spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Gardening, Wild garden, Urban garden, Baskets & Containers, Medicinal, Landscaping, Rock garden
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Description
Annual. Mixed, double flower. 30-60 cm high.
Flowering
| Flower colour | Mixed |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | January, February, March, April, May, December, Spring, Winter |
Botanical information
| Common name | MATTHIOLA INCANA Ten Week - Hoary Stock |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 600 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Gardening, Wild garden, Urban garden, Baskets & Containers, Medicinal, Landscaping, Rock garden |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral to alkaline |
| Soil type | Loam |
| Soil moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
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