Quartet Purple Stock
Best fragrant flower for gardeners who love fresh-cut floral arrangements.
Quartet Purple Stock offers intoxicating fragrance and gorgeous plum blooms, perfect for fresh arrangements and cutting gardens. This variety is the earliest to bloom in trials, producing ruffled florets on beefy, 24-inch stems. Approximately 55% of plants yield double flowers. Pinching the first bud encourages branching and more blooms. Stock thrives in full sun with consistent moisture. Harvest flowers in the morning for the best vase life.
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4.8
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Category Rank
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#3 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Plant Height
24
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking highly aromatic, fragrant floral displays
- Florists wanting long-lasting, vibrant purple cut flowers
- Landscapers prioritizing consistent, uniform color in garden beds
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in regions with intense summer heat
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding extra plant support tasks
- Beginners preferring easy, direct-sow gardening methods
Performance breakdown
Bloom Speed
Outpaces other varieties to provide the earliest color in your garden.
Fragrance Intensity
Delivers a powerful, intoxicating scent that elevates any outdoor living space.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and long vase life make these ideal for arrangements.
Double Bloom Ratio
Over half the plants produce the coveted, lush ruffled flower form.
Growth Manageability
Simple pinching techniques easily transform these into dense, branching floral displays.
Structural Integrity
Beefy 24-inch stems provide reliable support for heavy, ruffled florets.
Key Specs
Plant Height
24 inches
Flower Type
Ruffled florets, approximately 55% double flowers
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Germination Temperature
70-85°F
Planting Season
Spring
Seed Form
Loose Seeds
Variety Type
Hybrid
Water Needs
Moderate
Features
- Intoxicating fragrance enhances garden appeal
- Pinching encourages increased branching and more blooms
- Easy to grow, suitable for direct sowing
- Excellent performance as a fresh-cut flower
- Earliest blooming stock variety in trials
- Gorgeous plum blooms
- Beefy 24-inch stems
- Great for cutting and crafting
What customers say
The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, centered on the product's exceptional quality and reliability. Gardeners consistently report impressive germination rates, leading to robust plants that establish easily. The resulting blooms are highly praised for their stunning, true purple color and strong fragrance, often exceeding expectations for vibrancy and longevity. This stock proves to be a dependable, high performing choice, offering significant visual impact and excellent value for the investment.
Know before you buy
Approximately 55% of the plants will yield the desired double flowers. The remaining plants will produce single blooms, which are still fragrant and attractive in the garden.
To promote branching and increase your total bloom count, pinch off the first central bud once the plant is established. This simple step encourages the plant to put energy into side shoots.
For maximum vase life, harvest your stems in the early morning when the plant is fully hydrated. Place them immediately into clean water and keep them out of direct sunlight.
Yes, Quartet Purple Stock performs best in full sun, which means at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Consistent moisture is also essential for these plants to reach their full 24-inch height.
These seeds are easy to grow and are suitable for direct sowing in the garden once the soil has warmed. Ensure the soil temperature is between 70-85°F for optimal germination.
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