Description
Marine Stock, also listed as Early Iron Marine II, is a fragrant Matthiola incana column stock with cool violet-lavender double blooms and silvery-blue foliage. Bred in the professional Iron II series for uniform bloom time, strong stems, and vase life, it is especially useful for early spring cut flowers and cool-season borders.
Why Grow It
- Highly fragrant column stock with tall spikes of fully double violet-lavender flowers.
- Cool silvery-blue foliage gives the plant a refined marine-gray cast.
- Early Iron II series plants are selected for early, uniform bloom and strong cut-flower stems.
- Stems reach about 24-30 in., fitting spring bouquets, florist work, and cool-season borders.
- Includes approx. 50 seeds for fragrant cut flower rows and early-season color.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Matthiola incana |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Cool-season annual or biennial; perennial in zones 7-10 |
| Mature height | 24-30 in. tall on strong column stems |
| Light | Full sun to partial shade |
| Bloom or harvest window | Early spring to early summer; fall through spring in mild zones |
| Seed count | Approx. 50 seeds |
| Flower color | Violet and lavender double blooms with silvery-blue to gray-green foliage |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in cool weather. Press seed lightly into the surface because light helps germination. |
| Spacing | 6-8 in. apart in cut flower rows, borders, or containers |
| Germination | 10-14 days at 60-70 F with steady moisture and light |
Best For
- fragrant cut flower rows
- early spring bouquets
- cool-season borders
- florist-style arrangements
- soft lavender palettes
- mild-winter fall-to-spring beds
Packet Details
Includes approx. 50 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Stock prefers cool weather, good airflow, and steady moisture without soggy soil.
FAQ
What color is Marine Stock?
Marine Stock produces cool-spectrum violet and lavender double flowers, set against silvery-blue to gray-green foliage.
Is it fragrant?
Yes. Column stock is prized for strong fragrance, making it useful for bouquets and entry gardens.
Does stock seed need light?
The source notes that these seeds need light to germinate. Press them lightly into the surface or cover only very lightly.
When does it bloom?
It is intended for cool-season production, with early spring to early summer bloom, or fall through spring in mild climates.
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