Stock Brompton Mix
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Stock ‘Brompton Mixed’ (Matthiola incana)
Enjoy heavily scented spring flowers with Stock Brompton Mixed, an overwintering variety known for its early blooms and abundant fragrance. This half-hardy annual (technically a hardy biennial in cultivation) produces many double flowers, making it perfect for borders, containers, and cutting for indoor arrangements.
Why You’ll Love It
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Heavily Scented Blooms – Fills the garden and home with classic stock fragrance
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Early Flowering – One of the first stocks to bloom in spring
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Double Flowers – Adds a lush, full display
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Bushy, Medium Growth – Ideal for borders, beds, and containers
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Perfect for Cutting – Long-lasting, fragrant flowers for bouquets
Growing Details
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Botanical Name: Matthiola incana
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Plant Class: Hardy Biennial (HB) / Half-Hardy Annual (HHA)
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Height: Approx. 45cm (18in)
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Habit: Bushy, medium
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Position: Partial shade
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Use: Borders, containers, and cut flowers
Sowing & Care
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Sow 0.5–1 cm deep in well-drained, fertile soil
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Germination: 10–14 days
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Protect overwintering plants from hard frost if required
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Regular picking encourages continuous flowering
Stock Brompton Mixed is ideal for gardeners seeking early, fragrant, double blooms that brighten spring borders and bring a classic scent indoors.
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