Stock ‘Katz Pink’

Matthiola incana ‘Katz Pink’

Characteristics

Culture

Welcome back an old favorite that is not seen nearly often enough in today’s gardens: fragrant, colorful, cool-season Stocks! The ‘Katz’ series is a glorious addition to any annual bed, blooming very early and continuing even when the weather warms up.  The ‘Katz Pink’ variety blooms the first year. Butterflies love the nectar rich flowers.   Single-stemmed florist types have dense, showy spikes of scented, large, double flowers closely spaced on the stems.  Optimum stem length is achieved during cool growing periods; high heat can stunt plants or prevent flower spikes from developing.  Best in full sun everywhere but hot climates (where it appreciates dappled sunlight or a bit of afternoon shade), Stock ‘Katz Pink’ offers softly colored blossoms you will treasure in indoor arrangements.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Stocks are an old-time favorite that has never gone out of style. This new Stock series ‘Katz’ was named in memory of Mr. Philip Katz, who for many years promoted the Ball cut flower genetics.  This series combines all the desirable characteristics of the standard Stock, such as sweet fragrance, bright and solid colors, plus an amazing full flower spike full of pink flowers. This full blooming spike makes it very desirable in flower arrangements, as well as in the growing bouquet business.  An excellent choice for high end flower decoration.   Ideal for cutting as well as garden use, this plant offers primarily double-flowered stems simply packed with petals that release a sweet fragrance.

Expect the Stock ‘Katz Pink’ blooms to begin in mid-spring in most climates, cease in summer, and return for a fall encore. In warm climates, they may go from fall straight through winter and into spring again!  Katz offers better uniformity across all colors than older series, not to mention improved heat tolerance.  Best in full sun everywhere but hot climates (where it appreciates dappled sunlight or a bit of afternoon shade), ‘Katz Pink’ offers softly colored blossoms you will treasure in indoor arrangements.

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems.

Garden Uses

Cottage gardens. Beds and borders. Plant in areas where flower fragrance can easily be enjoyed. Stock ‘Katz Pink’ is also a great variety for cut flowers.