Stock
Matthiola incana
Dense columns of ruffled florets carrying a warm, spicy-sweet clove fragrance.
Stock earns its place through scent and structure. Each stem is packed with ruffled, closely set florets that form a full column of color, and the whole flower gives off a warm, clove-like perfume that fills a room. It adds both fragrance and lush body to mixed bouquets.
It comes in soft, romantic shades that suit vintage and garden-style designs, and its fullness helps arrangements feel generous without a large stem count.
What Stock means
Lasting beauty and a happy, contented life — a gentle wish for enduring bonds.
Care tips
Change the water often and remove lower foliage, as stock stems can quickly sour the water and give off an odor.
Good for these occasions
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