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Flower Facts | Stock |
Stock
Name: The botanical
name is Matthiola incana, named after Dr Matthiole (1527-1576), a personal physician
to Emperor Maxmillian of Austria, who wrote several medical and botanical books.
Its other common name is gillyflower. Description: Tall, strong stem with a cluster of sweet-scented, double flowers forming a spike. Origin: Mediterranean and Canary Islands Colours: White (the most popular colour), pink, red, yellow, lilac and purple. Availability: Peak season is from March-August Varieties: A favourite since Elizabethan times, its versatility in breeding has led to new longer lasting cultivars. One well-known group is the Brompton Stock, bred in Brompton Park, London, where the South Kensington museums now stand. Care Tips: To prolong its vase life of 8-12 days, make sure all the foliage is removed below the water level and that the water is changed regularly to prevent slime forming. Re-cut the stems each time and also add flower food. Trivia: Language of flowers: Stock means lasting beauty, bonds of affection and promptness.
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