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Virginia stock

Malcolmia maritima

Fragrant

Genus: Malcolmia
Family: Brassicaceae
Common Names: Mediterranean stock

About this plant

M. maritima is an upright annual to 40cm, with narrow, greyish-green leaves and spikes of very fragrant red, purple or white flowers from late spring to autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, with some shade from midday sun. Sow seed early to ensure good flowering

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in succession from mid-spring onwards

Pests

Slugs and flea beetles can cause damage

Diseases

May be affected by a downy mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalFlower BordersHedging Screens

Planting Places

OutdoorBog Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years