Anytime Mix Stock brings jewel-tone sweetly scented blooms to gardens from spring through summer, reaching 18-24 inches tall and earning its name through exceptional cold and heat tolerance compared to other stock varieties. This heirloom cultivar of Matthiola incana blooms in just 70-84 days from seed and thrives in full sun with moderate water, making it reliable across diverse growing conditions. Deer leave it untouched, and pollinators flock to its fragrant spires, whether you're cutting stems for bouquets or anchoring it as a landscaping focal point.
Full Sun
Moderate
6-10
24in H x 12in W
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Moderate
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The real draw here is durability paired with beauty. These plants tolerate both cold snaps and summer heat better than most stock varieties, staying in bloom for an extended season without fussing. The jewel-toned flowers release a distinctive sweet fragrance, and the sturdy 24-inch stalks make them exceptional cut flowers that hold up in arrangements. Frost-hardy and long-flowering, Anytime Mix lives up to its name by adapting to spring or fall planting depending on your climate.
Anytime Mix Stock shines as a cut flower, with tall sturdy stems that hold up beautifully in arrangements and release fragrance throughout a room. It also works as a reliable garden specimen for spring and summer borders, providing vertical interest and color when combined with other plantings.
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Sow seeds indoors in pots 8-10 weeks before your last spring frost, sowing on the soil surface and covering with a light sprinkling of vermiculite. Keep at 65-68°F until fully germinated, then move seedlings to a cool location around 45-50°F to grow on before planting out in early spring.
Harden off indoor-started seedlings gradually and plant out in early spring after the last frost date. Space plants 8-12 inches apart, with the wider spacing preferred for improved air circulation.
Direct sow or sow in a coldframe 2-3 weeks before your last spring frost in areas with cool summer weather. In zones 9-10, sow in early fall instead for winter-to-spring blooming.
Cut flower stems when blooms open fully along the stalk, harvesting in early morning when stems are fully hydrated. Cut at an angle just above a leaf node to encourage branching and continued blooming throughout the long season.
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