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purple stock (Matthiola incana 'Dwarf 10 Week')

another of my 10week stocks from last year that survived the winter..



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That is a beautiful colour and how did you manage to keep this going through the winter you need a medal is this a 10 week stock or a different kind.

3 May, 2011

 

Lol it is a 10 week one but sown late and over wintered in shed for early flower this year.. bit of a gamble but it worked this time..

3 May, 2011

 

Lol I was thinking is there a perenial stock there for a minute thats great you got the seeds through the winter.

3 May, 2011

 

Lol, yes thanks..

4 May, 2011

 

Surprising what has come through the winter!

4 May, 2011

 

I agree Meanie and those that have are flowering far better than other years in most cases.

4 May, 2011

 

yes that's true.

4 May, 2011

 

:o))

4 May, 2011



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