Stock Hot Cakes Seeds

Stock Hot Cakes Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A vibrant annual stock grown for its richly coloured flower spikes and sweet fragrance.

 

Matthiola incana ‘Hot Cakes’ forms compact, upright plants with dense clusters of blooms in a wide range of bright shades.

 

The flowers are highly scented, making them ideal for cutting and for adding fragrance to borders, beds, and containers. Flowering freely through summer, this variety is both ornamental and pollinator friendly.

 

This easy to grow annual thrives in full sun and well drained soil, rewarding with continuous colour and scent. Perfect for cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly planting, and seasonal displays.

 

Seed Qty Approx 100 seeds

 

Sow February to April indoors or direct outdoors from May

Germination 10 to 20 days at 15 to 20°C

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in full sun

Height/Spread 25 to 40 cm tall, 20 to 30 cm spread

Flowering June to September

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in trays of moist, well-drained compost. Lightly cover with fine soil and maintain temperatures at 15 to 20°C. Germination usually occurs within 1 to 3 weeks. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 20 to 30 cm apart. Harden off indoor seedlings and plant out after the last frost.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy growth. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and maintain a tidy display. Matthiola incana thrives in sunny positions and requires little maintenance once established.

 

Uses and Benefits

Richly coloured, fragrant flower spikes

Highly attractive to bees and pollinators

Compact plants ideal for borders and containers

Excellent for cut flowers and scented displays

Easy to grow and rewarding for gardeners of all levels

 

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