Impala Lavender stock: identification, care and vase life

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Impala Lavender stock

Matthiola incana · Cut flowers

How to recognise Impala Lavender stock, when it is in season and how to keep it fresh.

Season: Year-round (mainly imported, some British field crop in summer) J F M A M J J A S O N D
Vase life: 5–7 days
Storage: Store in the cooler at 2–4°C.

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How to recognise it

Tall upright spike with densely packed small four-petalled flowers along the stem
Rounded buds opening progressively from the base upward
Grey-green, soft, slightly fuzzy lanceolate leaves along the stem
Strong sweet clove-like fragrance
Firm, slightly hairy stem

Care

Strip any foliage that would sit below the waterline and recut stems at an angle before placing in fresh water. Matthiola drinks heavily, so check and top up water levels often. It is sensitive to ethylene, so keep away from fruit and ripening produce. Use clean buckets and change water every two days to avoid bacterial build-up.

Easy to confuse with

Hesperis matronalis (dame's rocket) – similar spike shape but looser flowers, less scent
Stock double vs single flowered varieties – differ in petal density on the spike