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Matthiola ‘Vintage Mix’

Matthiola incana

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Color

Burgundy · Lilac · White · Peach · Rose · Copper

Days to cut

90–105 days

Status

planned

Catalog ID

CF-95

Flower colors include copper, lilac, red, white, burgundy, lavender, peach, rose, and yellow. Sturdy, well-branched, 15-20 in. tall plants. They produce an abundance of early, bright, fragrant flowers that are excellent for cutting. Up to 60% of the plants will have fully double blooms. Vintage series stock prefers cool growing conditions. In cold winter areas, plant in early spring. Where winters are mild, set out plants in early fall. Bloom begins in winter or early spring.

How it grows

Germination

Days to germ.
7–14 d
Soil temp
60–75 °F
Depth
0.25 in
Light for germ
light

Culture

Days to maturity
90–105 d
Spacing
4–6 in
Height
24–32 in
Sun
Sun
Frost
hardy
Sow indoors
Yes
Outdoor / direct
No

Harvest

Handling
Harvest when 1/3-1/2 of the flowers on a stem are open.

Trials

No trials yet.

Other Observations

Notes not filed against a sowing. Everything else sits with its trial above.

No loose observations — every note belongs to a sowing.

This variety’s year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sow indoorsMar 26 – Apr 9
Outdoor / directMay 21 – Jun 18
Bloom (from indoor)Jun 25 – Jul 23
Bloom (from outdoor)Aug 20 – Oct 1
See the whole season

Other Matthiola varieties

Species overview