Virginian Stock Mixed blends soft pinks, purples and whites that can turn any dull, drab space into a quintessential cottage flower garden. These dainty flowers can run along the edge of paths, fill empty borders, and add delightful colour to tubs or window boxes. Compact at just 20cm tall, they create a low-growing display with minimal effort. This hardy annual flower seed does well in sunny or partially shaded spots and can grow in a variety of spaces. It has a sweet and delicate scent that adds to its traditional charm. Explore Mr Fothergill’s complete range of flower seeds for more beautiful cottage garden flowers. Pair Virginian Stock with Sweet Pea seeds for an even more charming array of colours and sweet scents.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Direct sow
Growing notes: Sow Virginian Stock seeds directly outdoors in a sunny or partially shaded spot once the soil has warmed up. Plant the seed on the surface of the soil and space them thinly in your chosen flowering position. Keep the soil moist, and once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to 7 cm (3in) apart to allow room for the strongest to thrive. For a continuous display of flowers, sow repeatedly throughout the growing season. Virginian Stock will flower in the same year.

Growing Needs

Sunlight: Shade
Water requirement: Moderate

Plant Characteristics

Suitable for small spaces: Yes
Suitable for pots / containers: Yes