Stock ‘Brompton Mixed’ (Matthiola incana)

Enjoy heavily scented spring flowers with Stock Brompton Mixed, an overwintering variety known for its early blooms and abundant fragrance. This half-hardy annual (technically a hardy biennial in cultivation) produces many double flowers, making it perfect for borders, containers, and cutting for indoor arrangements.

Why You’ll Love It

• Heavily Scented Blooms – Fills the garden and home with classic stock fragrance

• Early Flowering – One of the first stocks to bloom in spring

• Double Flowers – Adds a lush, full display

• Bushy, Medium Growth – Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

• Perfect for Cutting – Long-lasting, fragrant flowers for bouquets

Growing Details

• Botanical Name: Matthiola incana

• Plant Class: Hardy Biennial (HB) / Half-Hardy Annual (HHA)

• Height: Approx. 45cm (18in)

• Habit: Bushy, medium

• Position: Partial shade

• Use: Borders, containers, and cut flowers

Sowing & Care

• Sow 0.5–1 cm deep in well-drained, fertile soil

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Protect overwintering plants from hard frost if required

• Regular picking encourages continuous flowering

Stock Brompton Mixed is ideal for gardeners seeking early, fragrant, double blooms that brighten spring borders and bring a classic scent indoors.