Double Stock – Matthiola incana (Double variety)
Symbolism: Stock flowers symbolize lasting beauty, a happy life, contentment, and spiritual purity. Double Stock, with its fuller, ruffled blooms, is often associated with romantic affection and a deep, enduring bond.
Birth Month: while not an official birth flower, Stock is commonly associated with April in some floral traditions due to its spring bloom and symbolic ties to renewal.
Description: Double Stock is a variety of the Stock flower with densely petaled, rose-like blooms that grow in tall, upright clusters. They come in soft pastels to vibrant purples, pinks, and creams, and emit a strong, clove-like fragrance.
Named after: The name "Stock" is believed to come from the Old English word stoc, meaning stem or trunk, referring to the sturdy base of the plant. “Double” refers to the extra set of petals that make the flower appear fuller and more rose-like.
Latin/Scientific name: Matthiola incana (Double variety)
Native to: The Mediterranean region and southern Europe — especially coastal areas of Greece, Italy, and North Africa.
Flowering period: Spring to early summer (March to June), depending on climate and variety
Vase life: 5 to 8 days — best when stems are trimmed and water is changed regularly. They’re fairly thirsty and benefit from flower food.
Popular use in floral arrangements or bouquets: Wedding bouquets and centerpieces, spring and garden-style arrangements, Sympathy and romantic designs. Valued for its full, lush texture, vertical height, and fragrance, it’s often paired with roses, peonies, lisianthus, and snapdragons.
When in stock in our shops: Occasionally and upon request for a special order
