Matthiola incana, known as hoary stock, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Matthiola. It is a common garden flower, available in a variety of colours. It is native to southern Europe and is naturalized in the Mediterranean region.
Hoary Stock Care
Matthiola incana
What is the plant
Some stocks are grown as annuals (the "ten-week stocks") that reach heights of growth of 20 to 28 centimeters thick, woody at the base and with numerous foliar scars and branches with terminal rosettes of leaves. The plants are starry, with whitish hairs. The leaves are rounded and ash-coloured. The fragrant flowers are white, cream yellow, pink, red, purple or blue. The flower is widely used as an ornamental plant for summer discounts and as a cut flower and aromatic plant. It is grown in the ground for the spring ornament of the gardens or in pots. It is very suitable for the cracks in the reefs of the marine locations. The species has been in culture since at least the 16th century.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
5°C - 5°C
Hardiness zone
9a - 11b
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The Matthiola plants require moist soil to grow and bloom abundantly. In order to increase the amount of blooming and keeping the plants healthy all season long, water them regularly. Make sure the soil remains moist at all times, especially if the season is dry and hot.
Fertilizer
Add a general purpose fertilizer when planting them, then once a month after that.
Sunlight
Matthiola species are sun-loving plants and do extremely well in areas getting full sun at least 6 hours a day.
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Soil
Like a variety of other plants, the Matthiola genus loves and thrives in well-draining soil. As for pH, the plants love mildly alkaline (7.6 to 7.8) soil but can grow in neutral or mildly acidic soil as well. Use a humusy soil or sandy loam in a sunny location.
Temperature
Hoary stock grows best at temperatures of 58 to 62°F. They do tend to decline once the temperature reaches 80°F (27°C) in the summer.
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