Virginia Stock Seeds – Fragrant Bloom

Virginia Stock (Malcolmia maritima) is a delightful annual known for its clusters of delicate, fragrant flowers that bloom in a range of soft pastel shades. Easy to grow and quick to flower, this charming plant adds a sweet scent and splash of color to gardens, containers, and borders. Virginia Stock is ideal for early-season blooms, thriving in cooler temperatures and providing abundant blossoms before the summer heat sets in. Its compact habit makes it perfect for edging pathways and filling garden spaces with color and fragrance.

Features:

• Produces clusters of fragrant pink, lilac, white, and purple flowers.

• Compact and bushy growth, suitable for borders, containers, and rock gardens.

• Fast-growing and blooms within a few weeks of sowing.

• Excellent for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

• Tolerant to cool weather and light frost.

• Ideal for early spring color in garden beds.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Malcolmia maritima

• Common Name (US): Virginia Stock

• Plant Type: Annual

• Bloom Colors: Shades of pink, lilac, purple, and white

• Plant Height: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Regular watering; keep soil moist but not soggy

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Bloom: 45–60 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors; minimal transplant shock

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Early Summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10 (grown as annual in all zones)

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 3–5: April to May

  • Zones 6–8: March to April

  • Zones 9–10: February to March

• Use: Garden borders, rock gardens, containers, window boxes, and pathways