Description
Ten Weeks Dwarf Stocks Seeds 6115.
Exceptionally Fragrant Double Blooms in Shades of Pink, Red, Mauve, and White.
Ten Weeks Dwarf Stock (Matthiola incana) is a beloved heirloom annual prized for its intoxicating, clove-like fragrance and compact growth habit. Prolific double florets often begin blooming when plants are just 15 cm tall, continuing to produce colorful, densely packed spikes throughout the season on mature plants averaging 30 cm in height. Displaying a beautiful mix of pink, red, mauve, and white blossoms, Stocks thrive in cool growing conditions—making them exceptionally well-suited for southern Ontario and Canadian gardens. A must-have choice for patio containers, front-of-border plantings, and fragrant indoor cut-flower bouquets.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6115
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Botanical Name: Matthiola incana ‘Ten Weeks Dwarf’
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Type: Heirloom Annual
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Height: 30 cm
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Plant Spacing: 30 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Cool Sun
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Soil Preference: Light, well-draining sandy soil
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Germination: 20–25 days at 24°C (Light required)
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Seed Depth: Surface sow (Do not cover)
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Seed Count: Approx. 175 seeds per packet (600 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Ten Weeks Dwarf Stock performs best when started indoors early and transplanted into cool, partially shaded garden beds.
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Indoor Sowing (Recommended): Start seeds indoors in a sterile soil-less mix 6 weeks before your last expected spring frost. Surface sow seeds directly on top of the medium—do not cover, as light is necessary for germination.
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Moisture & Germination: Water gently by misting or bottom-watering to avoid disturbing the seeds. Maintain a temperature of 24°C throughout the 20 to 25 day germination period.
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Growing On & Transplanting: Once germinated, grow seedlings on under lights at a cooler temperature of 15°C. Harden off seedlings carefully and transplant outdoors 30 cm apart in light, sandy soil after all danger of frost has passed.
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Location & Care: Choose a cooler, slightly shaded location to protect plants from severe mid-summer heat. While Stocks prefer cool conditions, mature blooms can be sensitive to hard frosts. May self-sow and return naturally in milder winter microclimates.
Why Ten Weeks Dwarf Stocks Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want classic, clove-scented double blooms on compact, sturdy plants, Ten Weeks Dwarf Stock is an essential heirloom choice. Its early flowering habit, rich colour assortment, and superior performance in cool Canadian spring and early summer gardens make it an indispensable addition to borders and cut-flower collections.
