Mr Fothergills Stock Virginian Mixed Seeds

Mr Fothergills Stock Virginian Mixed Seeds are fast-growing, fragrant annual flower seeds that produce masses of colourful blooms, making them ideal for quickly filling beds, borders, and containers with scent and colour.

Key Features

• Very quick and easy to grow, ideal for beginners

• Fragrant flowers in a vibrant mix of pinks, purples, whites, and reds

• Perfect for beds, borders, and containers

• Suitable for cut flowers and informal displays

• Long flowering period from early summer to autumn

• Compact, bushy growth for neat garden spaces

Detailed Description

Mr Fothergills Stock Virginian Mixed Seeds, also known as Virginian Stock Finest Mix, are a reliable choice for gardeners seeking fast results and lasting fragrance. These hardy annuals establish quickly and produce a dense display of delicate, sweetly scented flowers that bring both colour and aroma to the garden.

The mixed blooms create a soft, cottage-style effect, making them particularly well suited to beds, edging, and patio containers. Their compact habit ensures a tidy appearance, while the strong stems hold the flowers well, making them useful for small cut-flower posies. For extended interest, successive sowings will keep displays fresh throughout the season. Pairing with night-scented varieties can further enhance evening fragrance in outdoor spaces.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills

• Product Type: Flower seeds

• Variety: Stock Virginian Mixed

• Botanical Name: Malcolmia maritima

• Plant Class: Hardy annual

• Growth Habit: Bushy, dwarf

• Height: Approx. 20cm (8in)

• Position: Partial shade to full sun

• Flower Colour: Mixed

• Sowing Period: March to June

• Flowering Period: June to October

• Fragrance: Yes

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

Care & Usage Tips

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

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

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

• Water regularly during dry spells

• Make sowings every 23 weeks for a continuous display

Why Choose This Variety?

With its quick growth, long flowering season, and delightful fragrance, Stock Virginian Mixed is an excellent choice for gardeners who want reliable colour and scent with minimal effort. Ideal for filling gaps fast or adding charm to smaller spaces, its a dependable addition to any summer garden.