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Gilly Flower Seeds Packet

$4.95
Gillyflower (Matthiola incana), also commonly known as stock, is a fragrant and ornamental flowering plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. This old-fashioned cottage garden favorite is cherished for its clove-like scent, tall spires of colorful blooms, and rich history in floral arrangements. Gillyflowers come in shades of pink, purple, white, and red, making them a versatile and attractive addition to borders, containers, and cutting gardens. Gillyflowers thrive in cool-season climates and are particularly popular in spring and fall gardens. Their delightful fragrance and long-lasting blooms make them a favorite for gardeners and florists alike.
Product Detail
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Species: Matthiola
  • Genus: Incana
  • Plant Height/Width: Varies but flower stem can be 24"-28"
  • Exposure: Full sun
  • Difficulty: Easy
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When to start?

  • plant outside after danger of frost in spring.

Where to start and how to sow?

  • Transplant (recommended) - Sow ¼" deep into 128-cell plug flats 5-6 weeks before transplanting out into the field or protected structure.
  • Direct seed: after danger of frost. Do not pinch plants. Succession-plant every two weeks for multiple harvests. Stock is a cool-weather crop. Spring and fall-blooming successions are optimal.

Stock is a member of the brassica plant family and is susceptible to flea beetle predation. To prevent flea beetle damage, cover plants with row cover at the time of transplanting.

How to keep happy?

  • Remove old flowers to keep plant looking healthy
  • Prevent seed production that drains the plant's energy at the expense of forming new flowers

Gilly

Stake your plant

Support plants with stakes to prevent wind or blossom weight from causing them to topple.

Stake your plant

Support plants with stakes to prevent wind or blossom weight from causing them to topple.
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The Brief and Glorious History of the Purple Peas

Originating from Europe and the Mediterranean, stock flowers gained popularity in Victorian England. Thomas Jefferson is credited with introducing stock flowers to the United States around 1771, planting them at Monticello and igniting a floral trend, hence sometimes referred to as Virginia stock. During the Middle Ages, stock flowers held value as currency for land transactions in England. In Victorian times, they were believed to possess healing properties, used not only for decorative purposes but also to treat ailments like venomous bites and aid digestion.

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