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Malcolmia maritima (Virginia stock)
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per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Malcolmia maritima
Other names
Virginia stock
Genus
Malcolmia Malcolmia
Species
M. maritima - M. maritima is an upright annual with narrow, grey-green leaves and spikes of fragrant red, purple or white flowers.
Stocks are nectar rich plants, which encourage benefical wildlife, such as ladybirds, lacewings and hoverflies into the garden.
Malcolmia maritima is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Purple, White, Red in Spring; White, Red, Purple in Summer; White, Red, Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Flea beetles , Slugs Flea beetles , Slugs
Downy mildew Downy mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Malcolmia maritima (Virginia stock) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.1m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Gravel
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun (some shade from mid-day sun ideal).
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Malcolmia maritima
Other names
Virginia stock
Genus
Malcolmia Malcolmia
Species
M. maritima - M. maritima is an upright annual with narrow, grey-green leaves and spikes of fragrant red, purple or white flowers.
Stocks are nectar rich plants, which encourage benefical wildlife, such as ladybirds, lacewings and hoverflies into the garden.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Purple, White, Red in Spring; White, Red, Purple in Summer; White, Red, Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Malcolmia maritima (Virginia stock) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.1m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Gravel
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun (some shade from mid-day sun ideal).
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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