Mr Fothergills Stock Dwarf Ten Week Mixed Seeds

Mr Fothergills Stock Dwarf Ten Week Mixed Seeds are compact, fragrant flower seeds that produce richly coloured, double blooms, making them ideal for pots, borders, and small garden spaces where scent and colour are a priority.

Key Features

• Sweetly scented double flowers in a vibrant mixed colour palette

• Compact, bushy plants ideal for containers, tubs, and small borders

• Fast to flower, providing reliable summer colour

• Excellent for cut flowers and indoor arrangements

• Attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Neat growth habit for tidy, well-structured displays

Detailed Description

Mr Fothergills Stock Dwarf Ten Week Mixed Seeds are a classic choice for gardeners who want strong fragrance combined with a bold, colourful display. This half hardy annual produces dense spikes of double flowers in a mix of soft pastels and richer tones, creating a striking and elegant effect in both gardens and containers.

The dwarf, bushy habit makes this variety particularly well suited to patios, balconies, and the front of borders, where space is limited but visual impact is still important. The flowers are long-lasting and strongly scented, making them popular for cutting and bringing indoors. With successional sowings, you can enjoy continuous colour and fragrance throughout the summer and into early autumn.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills

• Product Type: Flower seeds

• Variety: Stock Dwarf Ten Week Mixed

• Botanical Name: Malcolmia maritima

• Plant Class: Half hardy annual

• Growth Habit: Bushy, dwarf

• Height: Approx. 30cm (12in)

• Position: Partial shade to full sun

• Flower Colour: Mixed

• Sowing Period: February to May

• Flowering Period: June to September

• Fragrance: Yes

• Suitable For: Pots, borders, containers, cut flowers

Care & Usage Tips

• Sow outdoors from March to June where plants are to flower

• Sow seeds 0.5cm (in) deep into finely prepared, well-watered soil

• Germination typically takes 1421 days

• Thin seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart once established

• Water regularly, especially in dry weather

• Make sowings every 23 weeks for extended flowering

Why Choose This Variety?

With its compact size, strong fragrance, and reliable flowering, Stock Dwarf Ten Week Mixed is perfect for adding colour and scent to smaller spaces. A dependable and attractive option for gardeners seeking maximum impact with minimal effort, it also makes an excellent choice for cut flowers and container displays.