Tenweeks stock
The Tenweeks stock (Matthiola incana)
is a half hardy annual summer plant with white flowers in early Summer, and it takes less than 1 year to flower. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are explosion shaped. It looks best in Summer.Soil
Matthiola incana grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6 (acidic ranges from 5.6 to 6) to 8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8). It is adapted to chalk, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers high fertility.
Growth
This is a erect plant and has a clump forming growth form, and has an ultimate height of 0.4m / 1.3ft and spread of 0.3m / 11.8in. It can take 0-1 year to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
The leaves are green in Summer.
Scent
A strong pleasant scent is emitted from the flower.
Toxicity
Moderate in whole plant. Severe stomach upset if eaten.
Uses
City courtyard garden, container plant, cottage informal garden, flower arranging, flower border and bed, fragrance and mediterranean.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include seed.
0°C / 32F 6 to 8 0-1 year 0.4m / 1.3ft 0.3m / 11.8in
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| Genus ? | Matthiola |
| Specific epithet ? | incana |
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