Virginia Stock (Malcolmia maritima) - A charming, easy-to-grow annual that produces an abundance of delicate, four-petalled flowers in shades of pinky/purple and white. Plants possess a sweet fragrance and compact, branching growth habit. Growing approximately 15–40 cm (6–16 inches) tall, Virginia Stock blooms from late spring into summer, with successive sowings extending the display. Its fragrant flowers are also attractive to bees and other pollinators. A delightful old-fashioned flower, especially suited to informal plantings and garden edges.
50 seeds per packet
Growing Information: Direct sow outdoors in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. Sow seeds 3 mm (⅛") deep in finely prepared soil and keep moist until germination. Germination usually takes 10–21 days. Thin seedlings to 15 cm (6") apart. For a longer flowering period, sow additional seeds every 2–3 weeks through spring. Grow in full sun in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly until established; plants tolerate drier conditions once mature. Hardy annual.
Days to Germination: 5 - 14
Plant Spacing: 4-6" (10-15cm)
Plant Height: 4-8" (10-20cm)
Features:
Hardiness Zones: Hardy Annual
Bloom Time: Spring to Summer
Light Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Attracts Bees
Deer Resistant
