Stock Excelsior Pacific Crimson Seeds

Stock Excelsior Pacific Crimson Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A richly coloured annual producing tall spires packed with fragrant double blooms in deep velvety crimson.

 

The Excelsior series is renowned for its uniform height strong stems and exceptional scent making it a favourite for cutting gardens and early summer borders.

 

It forms sturdy upright plants with dense flower spikes that open from the base upwards providing a long lasting display.

 

The intense crimson colouring adds depth and drama to planting schemes while the sweet clove like fragrance fills the garden on warm days.

 

Highly attractive to early pollinators and ideal for mixed cottage style borders.

Flowering begins in late spring and continues into early summer offering weeks of colour and perfume.

 

Perfect for gardeners seeking reliable scented blooms for beds borders and indoor arrangements.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams

 

Sow February to April indoors

Germination 10 to 20 days at 15 to 18°C

Soil and Position Fertile well drained soil in full sun

Height and Spread 45 to 60 cm tall, 25 to 35 cm spread

Flowering May to July

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist well drained compost and lightly cover with a fine layer of soil or vermiculite. Maintain a temperature of 15 to 18°C in a propagator or covered tray. Germination may be slow and variable. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out after the last frost spacing 25 to 35 cm apart. Choose a sunny sheltered position for best results.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and feed occasionally to support strong flowering. Remove faded blooms to tidy the plants. Stock prefers cool conditions and benefits from early sowing for sturdy growth. Ideal for borders cutting gardens and scented displays.

 

Uses and Benefits

Deep crimson double blooms with strong fragrance

Tall sturdy stems ideal for cutting

Attracts bees and early pollinators

Perfect for cottage gardens and scented borders

Reliable early summer colour

 

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