Virginia Stocks 'Mixed'

Malcolmia maritima 'Mixed', commonly known as Virginia Stocks, is a charming, quick-growing annual, valued for its abundant clusters of small, fragrant flowers in a mix of pink, purple, white, and lilac shades. These compact plants typically grow to 20-30cm tall with a similar spread, making them ideal for edging, containers, and filling gaps in borders. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil, thriving even in poorer conditions. Flowering profusely from late spring through to late summer, they release a lovely scent, particularly in the evening, and are attractive to early pollinators. Easy to sow directly.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Well-drained.

Hardiness: H2 — down to 1°C.

Flowering: May, Jun, Jul, Aug.