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Matthiola incana Hot Cakes mixed - seeds
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The 'Hot Cakes mixed' stocks in this blend are robust, floriferous, and well-branched annual plants. They produce a profusion of bright and fragrant flowers from late spring to the heart of summer. The mostly double flowers come in a beautiful range of colours, from white to violet, with various shades of pink to purple depending on the plants. They easily self-seed in borders or containers and are perfect for charming bouquets.
The stock, Matthiola incana in Latin, is a short-lived perennial herbaceous plant or a fast-growing biennial, often grown as an annual. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family (like cabbages or mustard) and originates from the Mediterranean basin, specifically the Canary Islands, where it grows on rocks near the coast. The 'Hot Cakes' mixed selection produces upright, dense and compact plants, reaching approximately 40 cm (16in) high and 30 cm (12in) wide within a few months. They have narrow lanceolate, slightly greyish green leaves and fragrant flowers arranged in spikes from May to August. The majority of plants produce double flowers in various colours, including white, pink, mauve, and violet, as well as rare shades like burgundy or purple. These flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and followed by seeds that will self-sow in the garden.
These mixed stocks are ideal for borders, flower beds, or pots placed near pathways or entrances to fully enjoy their sweet fragrance. In flower beds, they can be paired with summer annuals such as lavateras, malopes, nigellas, godetias, or opium poppies. They also make delightful romantic bouquets, alongside peonies and lilacs.
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Sow the seeds from February to April on the surface of moist compost, in pots or trays, and lightly cover the with a thin layer of vermiculite. Place in a propagator or enclose a transparent plastic bag, kept in at a temperature between 20-25 °C (68-77°F). Keep the seedlings near a light source as this promotes germination. Keep the compost surface moist but not waterlogged and germination will usually take 10 to 21 days.
When the young plants are sufficiently developed, transplant them into 7.5 cm (3in) pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise the plants to cooler conditions for a few days before planting them out, after all risk of frost, 30 cm (12in) apart. Choose a sunny location and well-draining soil, or pots filled with a rich and well-draining mix.
In dry soil and a sunny exposure, remember to water your plants regularly in summer so that the soil never completely dries out.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.