Katz Pink Matthiola

Katz Pink is a pink-flowered stock selection with an upright habit and a listed height of 32 inches. PanAmerican Seed reports that the Katz line produces about half double-flowered stems and offers more heat tolerance than traditional field types. ## Flowering and form The exact developer page lists spring and autumn flowering, sun exposure, and high-tunnel or field production. It describes uniform stem length and timing, and says some climates allow an extended programmed harvest season. These grower scheduling details describe production flexibility; outdoor bloom timing still depends on local weather. ## Garden growing Matthiola incana is a cool-season plant. North Carolina State Extension recommends full sun and average to humusy, consistently moist, well-drained soil; the species tends to decline when temperatures rise above 80°F. Katz stock is described as more heat-tolerant than European or traditional field types, but that comparison does not make it a heat-proof garden perennial. Sources: [PanAmerican Seed: Katz Pink](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/074605412004054/matthiola-katz-pink/); [North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: Matthiola incana](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/matthiola-incana/). ## Maintenance Choose a sunny, freely draining site and keep soil evenly moist during active growth. In hot regions, schedule planting for milder conditions and expect the cool-season display to fade as heat arrives.