Description
STOCK ‘CHANTER ALTO RED’ (Matthiola incana)
Transplant | Late April | Annual
A classic cool-season flower prized for its rich crimson-red blooms and sweet clove-like fragrance. Tall flower spikes make exceptional cut flowers, bringing color, scent, and elegance to spring gardens and bouquets.
Growing Details
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Plant spacing: 8–10″
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Full sun to partial shade
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Frost hardy
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Plants grow approximately 18–24″ tall
Garden Companionship
Best planted with: Snapdragons, calendula, sweet peas, and other cool-season flowers
Benefits: Attracts pollinators while adding height, fragrance, and seasonal diversity to spring garden beds
Avoid planting near: Overcrowded areas with poor airflow, which can increase the risk of fungal disease
Pro Growing Tips
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Thrives in cooler spring temperatures and may slow down once summer heat arrives
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Harvest stems early for bouquets to encourage additional side blooms
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Regular cutting promotes continued flowering and fuller plants
Pre-order now for fragrant, garden-ready plants timed perfectly for cool-season planting.
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