Stock — Wedding Florist's Guide
Stock is a fragrant spike flower that adds vertical interest and old-world charm to wedding arrangements. It's affordable, available year-round, and the scent is one of the strongest of any cut flower. This page covers how to use stock without it dominating the palette.
Botanical name: Matthiola incana
Season
Year-round
Vase life
5–7 days
Stem length
50–70cm
Wholesale
$1.50–$2.25 per stem
Available color varieties
Stem count guide
How many stock stems you'll need for common wedding arrangements.
| Arrangement | Stock stems |
|---|---|
| Bridal bouquet | 6 |
| Bridesmaid bouquet | 4 |
| Centerpiece | 5 |
Best used for
- Vintage weddings
- Fragrant arrangements
- Budget focal-secondary work
- Vertical interest in centerpieces
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Design tips for stock
Use stock for vertical lift in low compote arrangements — each stem adds 4–6 inches of height.
Trim lower florets that have yellowed — stock's lower blooms fade first.
Strip excess leaves and side shoots for cleaner integration.
Pairs well with
Complementary stems to combine with stock in wedding arrangements.
Common mistakes to avoid
Underestimating the fragrance — stock can dominate a room, avoid it for fragrance-sensitive clients.
Letting bottom florets rot in water — trim them before they yellow.
Using them as focal flower — they're better as secondary or filler.
See it in action
Ivory and Cream Wedding Bouquet Recipe
See how stock works in a real wedding recipe →
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