Stock Venus Cherry

New! Delicate Pastel Pink Blooms with Stock Venus Cherry

Introducing the NEW! Stock Venus Cherry (*Matthiola incana*), a beautiful addition to the Venus series, showcasing very pale pink flowers that are just a touch softer than Iron Cherry and Katz Cherry Blossom, offering a subtle and delicate blush. This single-stem, or column-type stock, is perfect for a one-cut harvest and exhibits comparable uniformity and growth habit to the esteemed Iron Series. Performing well in both spring and fall trials, Venus Cherry is an early bloomer with tightly spaced florets on the flower spike, creating compact 1½ to 2-inch blooms with a lovely, full appearance. Expect approximately 55% double-flowering plants without selection, and selection for doubles is possible.

Key Features

• New! Pastel Pink Shade: A very pale and delicate blush-pink color.
• Uniform Growth: Comparable to the Iron Series in uniformity and habit.
• Single-Stem Variety: Ideal for efficient one-cut harvesting (do not pinch).
• High Double Percentage: Approximately 55% double-flowering plants without selection.
• Edible Flowers: Peppery, clove-like flavor perfect for culinary garnishes.
• Excellent Cut Flower: Sturdy stems and beautiful, full blooms.
• Early Blooming: Extends the flowering season.

Growing Information

Sowing (Transplant Recommended): Sow ¼ inch deep into 128-cell plug flats. Harden off plants and transplant to the field or protected structure after the danger of frost has passed.
Direct Sow: Direct sowing is possible after the last frost. Do not pinch plants.
Light Preference: Full sun
Plant Height: 22–28 inches
Plant Spacing: Follow spacing recommendations based on your growing method.
Hardiness Zones: Annual; best in cool weather
Harvest: Harvest when the bottom third to half of the florets on the stem are open.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately rich soil