Arrangement of Baby Blue Stock Flowers in a blue clay pot with garden sheers on a white background.
A Baker Creek employee holding a large bouquet of Baby Blue Stock flowers against white.
Baby Blue Stock plant in a green pot on a white background.
A couple of potted Baby Blue Stock plants with flowers and Japanese tea pot against a white brick wall.
Baby Blue Stock flowers in a light green cup on a light blue background.
Arrangement of Baby Blue Stock Flowers in a blue clay pot with garden sheers on a white background.
A Baker Creek employee holding a large bouquet of Baby Blue Stock flowers against white.
Baby Blue Stock plant in a green pot on a white background.
A couple of potted Baby Blue Stock plants with flowers and Japanese tea pot against a white brick wall.
Baby Blue Stock flowers in a light green cup on a light blue background.

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Baby Blue

52 Reviews#FL990 · 30 seeds
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Description

Lavender-colored blooms with delightful fragrance delivered in a compact, multi-branched plant. Baby Blue is earlier to bloom with a shorter habit, perfect for containers, borders, and arrangements. The amazing edible flowers are ideal for garnish, salads, and beverages.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Matthiola incana
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–14
Days to Maturity
80–90
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
12 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–75°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Transplant or direct seed Baby Blue in place in early spring, a quarter inch deep, with indoor sowings started about one month before you plant out. It is a frost-hardy, cool-season annual with a spring planting window and 80 to 90 days to maturity. Baby Blue is earlier to bloom and has a shorter habit; plant it in full sun and well-draining soil.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Start seeds indoors about one month before planting out.
  • Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 60-65 F.
  • Seeds germinate in 7-21 days

How to Grow

  • Keep in mind that stocks prefer cool weather and the plants' blooming ability will suffer in summer's heat, so it is ideally suited to early spring and fall.
  • Space plants 8-12 inches apart.
  • Stocks flourish in full sun and will provide glorious blooms throughout spring.
  • When cutting, harvest stems when 1/3-1/2 of florets are open.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • A few molds and rots can occur when overhead irrigation is used. Avoid this watering method and provide good drainage.

How to Save Seeds

  • Stocks are a brassica.
  • You can hand pick the seeds from their dried brown pods and store in a cool, dark, dry place.

FAQ

Can I grow Baby Blue in a container?

Yes. Its compact, multi-branched habit makes it a good fit for containers, borders, and arrangements.

Is it actually blue?

The blooms are lavender colored, with a delightful fragrance, on a short, well-branched plant.

How are the flowers used in the kitchen?

The edible flowers are ideal for garnish, salads, and beverages.

Customer reviews

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