How to Grow Antique Pink
Matthiola incana
Your complete guide to growing Antique Pink.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Antique Pink
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Antique Pink
✓ Good companions
Deters aphids, ants, and rodents while attracting pollinators
Attracts beneficial insects and provides complementary bloom timing
Repels pests like aphids and spider mites while attracting beneficial pollinators
Natural pest deterrent that repels nematodes and aphids
Acts as trap crop for aphids and adds beneficial insects
Attracts pollinators and repels harmful insects with aromatic foliage
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover
Improves soil health and attracts predatory insects that control pests
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive plants
Allelopathic compounds in leaves and roots suppress nearby plant growth
Allelopathic effects can stunt growth of nearby flowering plants
