Quartet Red Stock
Best fragrant annual for gardeners who love creating fresh-cut floral arrangements.
Elevate your garden and home with Quartet Red Stock, an early-blooming annual celebrated for its intoxicating fragrance and stunning dark fuchsia blooms. This variety of Matthiola incana produces impressive, 24-inch stems adorned with intricate, ruffled florets, making it perfect for creating beautiful fresh-cut flower arrangements and crafting projects. Approximately 55% of the blooms are double flowers, adding to their allure. For optimal growth, plant in full sun and pinch the first flower bud to encourage branching and a fuller display of vibrant color and sweet scent.
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Botanical Name
Matthiola incana
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Who it's for
- Florists and gardeners seeking high-quality, long-lasting cut flowers
- Homeowners wanting fragrant blooms near outdoor living spaces
- Gardeners prioritizing consistent height and predictable bloom timing
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in regions with intense summer heat and humidity
- Beginners struggling with moisture management or poor air circulation
- Casual growers looking for easy, low-maintenance direct-sow seeds
Performance breakdown
Floral Fragrance
Intoxicating scent profile provides a powerful sensory experience for any garden.
Cut Flower Utility
Long 24-inch stems are perfectly engineered for professional-grade floral arrangements.
Bloom Aesthetics
Ruffled florets and deep fuchsia tones deliver high-impact visual elegance.
Double Bloom Ratio
Over half the crop produces desirable double flowers for maximum fullness.
Growth Versatility
Strict sunlight and space requirements limit placement to traditional garden beds.
Germination Reliability
Predictable sprouting window ensures a quick start to the growing season.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Matthiola incana
Stem Length
24 inches
Double Flower Production
Approximately 55%
Germination Temperature Range
70-85°F
Germination Time
6-15 days (Code 1)
Sunlight Requirement
6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Plant Type
Flower
Life Cycle
Annual
Features
- Intoxicating fragrance for sensory delight.
- Gorgeous dark fuchsia blooms add vibrant color.
- Long, 24-inch stems ideal for cutting.
- Intricate ruffled florets create a refined look.
- Early blooming variety for quick enjoyment.
- Excellent for fresh arrangements and crafting.
- Company offers a 100% guarantee.
- Produces double flowers for added beauty.
What customers say
Gardeners consistently celebrate the exceptional reliability of the Quartet Red Stock seeds, noting high germination success across varied planting conditions. The resulting flowers deliver on their promise of deep, vibrant red color and a powerful, appealing fragrance, making them a standout addition to garden beds. Consumers feel this product offers excellent quality and performance, justifying the investment for a beautiful, dependable display.
Know before you buy
To promote branching and a more substantial display, pinch off the very first flower bud that appears. This simple step redirects the plant's energy into creating more stems and a fuller silhouette.
No, this variety is not recommended for container gardening. It performs best when planted directly in the ground where it can receive the necessary root space and consistent soil conditions.
You can expect approximately 55% of the blooms to be double flowers. The remaining plants will produce single flowers, which still offer the same signature fragrance and vibrant color.
Quartet Red Stock requires 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Ensure you choose a spot in your garden that receives consistent exposure throughout the day for the best results.
Yes, their 24-inch stems and ruffled florets make them excellent for fresh-cut arrangements. Their intoxicating fragrance also makes them a popular choice for bringing a sensory experience indoors.
Under optimal conditions with a soil temperature between 70-85°F, you can expect germination to occur within 6 to 15 days.
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