Virginia Stocks

Virginia Stocks are delightful, unassuming annuals that bring a cheerful splash of colour and a gentle fragrance to UK gardens. These incredibly easy-to-grow plants produce an abundance of small, four-petalled flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, and yellow. As hardy annuals, they can be directly sown into garden soil in spring or autumn, quickly germinating and flowering within weeks. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them ideal for filling gaps in borders, rockeries, and pots. Their rapid growth and prolific flowering make them a fantastic choice for beginner gardeners or for adding quick, vibrant colour.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Well-drained soil.

Hardiness: H4 — down to −10°C.

Flowering: May, Jun, Jul, Aug.