Virginia stock
Also known as: Mediterranean stock
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
Scientific classification
- Species
- Virginia stock (Malcolmia maritima)
- Genus
- Malcolmia
- Family
- Brassicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Virginia stock
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Virginia stock
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Virginia stock care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in succession from mid-spring onwards
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, with some shade from midday sun. Sow seed early to ensure good flowering
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a downy mildew
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and flea beetles
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