Stock

Stock is a beautiful scented flower with long straight spikes with uniform flowers. It is available year-round in white, lavender, yellow, pink, peach, and shades of purple. Stocks have single or double flowers with a 1-inch (2.5 cm) diameter and a pleasing clove-like scent.

Family: Brassicaceae
Species: Matthiola incana
Origin: Mediterranean
Symbolizes: Lasting beauty, happy life and contented existence.
Also Known As: Gilly flower, Virginia stock

Care, Handling & Design

Temperature: 34-38 F (1-3 C)
Humidity: 75-85%
Water: Medium water quality. Avoid softened water.
Vase Life: 5-10 days

What to Look for When Purchasing

Harvested when about 6 florets are open. Avoid spikes with yellow leaves, discolored or infected florets.

Foam Info

Performs well if hydrated enough.

Design Tips

The romantic beauty of this flower brings texture to garden designs, and its sweet, spicy fragrance is an added attraction heightened by the aroma therapy fad. The clove-like scent is a strong selling point with consumers. Suited to both vase and foam, Stock adds mass and texture to designs at a relatively inexpensive price. Stock isn’t just for traditional, romantic arrangements either. It has plenty of applicability to other settings. Stock is ideal for the trend toward single variety bouquets. Several stems of Stock in a vase will make a singular color statement to complement a home. Excellent for Spring themes such as Easter, Secretary's Week and Mother's Day.

Ethylene Sensitivity

Medium to high. Symptoms include accelerated senescence, water soaked appearance of petals and downward curling of the leaves.

Pest & Disease Information

Susceptible to botrytis. Recommended to treat with anti-botrytis agent before transport and storage. Maintain proper sanitation with bucket and vase solution.

Troubleshooting

Ethylene damage which result in accelerated senescence, water soaking of petals and epinasty (downward curling of the leaves). Treatment with and ethylene action inhibitor or STS is recommended. Leaf yellowing which is due to improper growing conditions or improper handling during storage and transport. This flower must have air around it. If Stock is massed too tightly, individual florets will deteriorate. Stock is susceptible to mildew. Stock tends to foul the water rapidly and bacteria can impede water uptake. Change the water solution frequently. Stock is a thirsty flower. Check solution levels daily.

Product Usage

For optimal care of Stock, please reference the chart of products below. Make sure to select your region to see which products are available.

BreedersGrowersBouquet OperationsTransportersWholesalersFloristsEvent Planners & DesignersSupermarkets & Club StoresEcommerce & DropshippersFlower Enthusiasts
Clean & Disinfect
FloraLife® D.C.D.® Cleaner
FloraLife® D.C.D.® Cleaner
FloraLife® D.L.D. Cleaner
FloraLife® D.L.D. Cleaner 
FloraLife® Floral Cleaner
FloraLife® Floral Cleaner 
FloraLife® Cleaner
FloraLife® Cleaner  
FloraLife® Cleaner Plus
FloraLife® Cleaner Plus   
FloraLife® STRIP-IT® Cleaner
FloraLife® STRIP-IT® Cleaner        
Hydrate
FloraLife® Bulb 100
FloraLife® Bulb 100          
FloraLife HydraFlor® 100
FloraLife HydraFlor® 100      
Floralife® Hydraflor Clear Ultra 100
Floralife® Hydraflor Clear Ultra 100      
FloraLife® Hydrate Hydrangea
FloraLife® Hydrate Hydrangea          
FloraLife® Hydrate Plus 100
FloraLife® Hydrate Plus 100        
FloraLife® Hydrate Universal 100
FloraLife® Hydrate Universal 100        
FloraLife® PRG
FloraLife® PRG 
FloraLife® Quick Dip
FloraLife® Quick Dip    
Treat
EthylBloc™ Tablet
EthylBloc™ Tablet     
EthylBloc™ Truck Kit
EthylBloc™ Truck Kit    
FloraLife® EthylGuard 100
FloraLife® EthylGuard 100        
FloraLife® EthylGuard ULTRA 100
FloraLife® EthylGuard ULTRA 100        
FloraLife® Calla Lily 100
FloraLife® Calla Lily 100          
FloraLife® Shield ULTRA
FloraLife® Shield ULTRA        
Store & Transport
FloraLife® 200
FloraLife® 200   
FloraLife® Clear 200
FloraLife® Clear 200   
FloraLife® Clear ULTRA 200
FloraLife® Clear ULTRA 200   
FloraLife® Clear 200 eZ Dose®
FloraLife® Clear 200 eZ Dose®   
FloraLife® Clear Rose 200
FloraLife® Clear Rose 200          
FloraLife® Express 200 eZ Dose®
FloraLife® Express 200 eZ Dose®   
FloraLife® Express Clear 200
FloraLife® Express Clear 200   
FloraLife® Bouquet Wrap
FloraLife® Bouquet Wrap   
Feed
FloraLife® Bulb Food Clear 300
FloraLife® Bulb Food Clear 300          
FloraLife Crystal Clear®
FloraLife Crystal Clear®      
FloraLife Crystal Clear® ULTRA
FloraLife Crystal Clear® ULTRA      
FloraLife® Clear 300
FloraLife® Clear 300      
FloraLife® Express Universal 300
FloraLife® Express Universal 300      
FloraLife® Floral Foam Food 300
FloraLife® Floral Foam Food 300      
FloraLife® Flower Food 300
FloraLife® Flower Food 300      
FloraLife® Rose Food Clear 300
FloraLife® Rose Food Clear 300          
FloraLife® Special Blend 300
FloraLife® Special Blend 300      
Finish
FloraLife® Clear Crowning Glory
FloraLife® Clear Crowning Glory   
FloraLife® ForEver Green
FloraLife® ForEver Green          
FloraLife® HydroSpray
FloraLife® HydroSpray    
FloraLife® LeafShine
FloraLife® LeafShine   
FloraLife® LeafShine Silicone Free
FloraLife® LeafShine Silicone Free   
Dose
FloraLife® Blend Center
FloraLife® Blend Center 
FloraLife® Aquablend Injector
FloraLife® Aquablend Injector 
FloraLife® QuickMix Handheld Dosing System
FloraLife® QuickMix Handheld Dosing System
Customer Care
FloraLife® Bulb Food Clear 300 Packets
FloraLife® Bulb Food Clear 300 Packets          
FloraLife Crystal Clear® Packets
FloraLife Crystal Clear® Packets  
FloraLife® Universal 300 Packets
FloraLife® Universal 300 Packets  
FloraLife® Flower Food 300 Packets
FloraLife® Flower Food 300 Packets  
FloraLife® Rose Food Clear 300 Packets
FloraLife® Rose Food Clear 300 Packets          
Fresh-Cut Flower Care Kit
Fresh-Cut Flower Care Kit         
FloraLife® Surface Cleaner
FloraLife® Surface Cleaner         
FloraLife® Quick Dip
FloraLife® Quick Dip         
FloraLife® Flower Food
FloraLife® Flower Food         
FloraLife® Finishing Touch Spray
FloraLife® Finishing Touch Spray