Column Stock ‘White Christmas’ – Seeds (Matthiola incana Mammouth Excelsior)

Column Stock ‘White Christmas’ (Matthiola incana Mammouth Excelsior) is a striking annual known for its tall, columnar spikes of fragrant, pure white flowers. Blooming from late spring to early summer, it adds elegance and vertical interest to borders, beds, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and long-lasting, this variety is perfect for cut flowers, attracting pollinators while filling your garden with a delightful fragrance.

Why Grow "White Christmas"

• Tall, columnar spikes with pure white, fragrant flowers

• Long flowering season from late spring to early summer

• Easy-to-grow and low-maintenance

• Ideal for cut flowers and pollinator-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Matthiola incana Mammouth Excelsior)

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Vertical interest in borders and beds

• Cottage-style and formal gardens

• Fragrant cut flowers for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly garden planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: March–April directly in soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained, fertile soil in full sun

• Deadhead to encourage more blooms