Flower profile
Stock
Quick facts
Stocks have single or double flowers with a 1-inch diameter and a pleasing clove-like scent.
Stock at a glance
- Special care
- Change the water frequently and be sure to remove any foliage below the water line.
- Size
- Stocks have single or double flowers with a 1-inch diameter and a pleasing clove-like scent
About stocks
Stocks have single or double flowers with a 1-inch diameter and a pleasing clove-like scent. The romantic beauty of this flower brings texture to garden designs, and its sweet, spicy fragrance is an added attraction.
How to make stocks last
- Keep them cool until they are in water. Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them into a flower food solution.
- Fill a clean vase with water and flower food. Use a clean, deep vase and add the flower food from your florist, following the mixing directions on the packet.
- Remove leaves below the waterline. Leaves in water promote bacterial growth that can limit water uptake by the flower.
- Re-cut the stems. Remove one to two inches with a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems, then place the flowers straight into the vase.
- For stocks. Change the water frequently and be sure to remove any foliage below the water line.
- Keep them in a cool spot. 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit, away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents and ceiling fans.
Care steps from SAF’s flower care tips. More flower care tips →
Questions about stocks
How do you care for stocks?
Keep stocks cool until they are in water, use a clean vase with flower food, remove any leaves below the waterline, re-cut the stems by one to two inches and keep the vase at 65 to 72 degrees, away from direct sunlight and vents. For stocks: Change the water frequently and be sure to remove any foliage below the water line.
Where can I buy stocks?
From a local SAF member florist. Enter the recipient's ZIP code on this page to find florists near them.
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