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Matthiola incana Heritage Pink

Matthiola incana Heritage Pink
Brompton stock, Hoary stock, Cluster-leaved stock, Common stock, Hopes, Queen's stock, Wallflower stock, Gilliflower

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Very small plant 5cm 1 seedling did not take.

Evelyne, 19/12/2024

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This early-flowering stock bears pale-pink, fully double flowers with a wonderful carnation fragrance. When grown in open ground, it will form several quite slender spikes, while in a pot, it will produce a single, denser and more compact spike. This biennial is ideal for adding fragrance and romance to flower beds, as well as on a patio or balcony. It thrives in the sun, in moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
15 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time September to November
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Description

Matthiola incana Heritage Pink offers early and long-lasting flowering, from spring to summer. It bears pale-pink flowers that are fully double and have a wonderful carnation-like fragrance. When grown in open ground, it will form several fairly slender spikes, while in a pot, it will produce a single, denser and more compact spike. This biennial is ideal for adding fragrance and romance to bouquets, flower beds, patios, and balconies. It thrives in the sun, in moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil.

 

Matthiola incana is a fully hardy annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial plant, native to the Mediterranean Basin and the Canary Islands, where it often grows on rocks along the coast. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family, like cabbage, mustard, and rapeseed. It has given rise to numerous cultivars with single or double flowers that are fragrant and floriferous, and are highly prized in the garden.

Heritage Pink is part of a series chosen for its double and fragrant flowers, which are abundant from early spring to late summer. Upright and bushy, this fast-growing stock will reach a height of 20 to 25cm (8 to 10in) when in flower in a pot, and slightly taller when grown in the ground, depending on its cultivation method. It has lanceolate grey-green leaves and displays long spikes of pale-pink double flowers that emit a powerful, sweet and spicy fragrance, reminiscent of cloves. Curiously, when this plant is grown in a pot, it only produces one spike at a time, but it is much more compact and shorter. Matthiola incana has a taproot that should be carefully handled during transplantation.

They can be grown in partial shade or full sunlight, in rich, moist but well-drained soil. These plants are wonderfully adapted to limestone soils and can tolerate sea spray. Plant them close to doorways or paths to fully enjoy their warm and spicy fragrance. Try mixing it with other varieties from the Heritage series to create a perfect blend of magnificent flowers and unique fragrances. Its grey-green foliage will contrast beautifully in flower beds with Heuchera 'Sugar Plum', which has silver foliage veined with purple.

Please be aware that our plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, transplant them as soon as possible, either in pots and containers, or directly in flower beds.

 

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to September
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 2 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant, sweet, spicy, with hints of cloves.
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 15 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Matthiola

Species

incana

Cultivar

Heritage Pink

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Brompton stock, Hoary stock, Cluster-leaved stock, Common stock, Hopes, Queen's stock, Wallflower stock, Gilliflower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference4914811

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Planting and care

Plant in ordinary, moist but  well-drained soil, preferably with a slightly alkaline tendency. Place in a position sheltered from strong winds. They should be planted in full sun or, at a push, partial shade in hot climates, starting from early autumn. Very floriferous and with rapid growth, these plants are quite hungry if grown in pots. In this case, it is advisable to feed them with a liquid fertiliser for container plants once or twice a week during the growing season. Water regularly but without excess. Remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms. They are sometimes prone to attacks from insects and diseases such as powdery mildew, clubroot, grey rot, and cabbage fly. To reduce the risks, they should be cultivated in the best possible conditions, in well-drained soil and in a well-ventilated location.

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Planting period

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 25 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Moist, but well-drained.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the faded flowers to encourage new blooms.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time January, May to August
Disease resistance Average
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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