Stock, Spray

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Year-Round

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Accent Flower, Filler Flower, Texture Flower

VASE LIFE
➜ Moderately Long-Lasting

BLOOM SIZE
➜ 1–2in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 40–80cm

➜ Recut stems upon arrival and hydrate spray stock for 3–4 hours before designing to encourage every branch to become fully conditioned

➜ Remove any foliage that will rest below the water line, taking care not to strip away the smaller flowering side branches

➜ Rather than treating each stem as a single flower, rotate it as you design—the branching habit allows blooms to naturally fill several areas of the arrangement at once

➜ Let the smaller side sprays work between focal flowers instead of hiding them behind larger blooms—that layered look is exactly what makes spray stock so valuable

➜ Spray stock is especially effective in bouquets, centerpieces, garden-style arrangements, and wedding work where soft fullness is preferred over bold vertical lines

➜ Choose stems with a combination of open flowers and tight buds when possible—they'll continue developing throughout the arrangement and keep the design looking fresh longer

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Great movement
♡ Pleasant fragrance
♡ Excellent texture
♡ Versatile design applications

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Can look slightly unruly
✗ Less structured than traditional stock
✗ Not always available in every color
✗ Definitely interrupted someone's story

What makes spray stock different from standard stock?
➜ Spray stock produces multiple flowering side branches on each stem, creating a lighter, more naturally branching appearance compared to the single flower spike of standard stock

Why would a florist choose spray stock?
➜ Spray stock spreads fragrance, texture, and color throughout an arrangement, making it easier to create a lush, layered design without relying on additional stems

Does spray stock smell as fragrant as standard stock?
➜ Yes—it offers the same sweet, signature fragrance that has made stock a florist favorite for generations

When would you choose spray stock over standard stock?
➜ Reach for spray stock when you want softer movement and blooms dispersed throughout the design; choose standard stock when you're looking for stronger vertical emphasis

What flowers pair especially well with spray stock?
➜ Spray stock beautifully complements garden roses, lisianthus, scabiosa, ranunculus, sweet peas, and other romantic flowers where branching texture helps create a naturally gathered look

☆ Beautiful texture and movement
☆ Excellent fragrance
☆ Great for garden-style work
☆ Adds softness without heaviness
☆ More personality than traditional stock

☆ Scabiosa
☆ Garden Roses
☆ Lisianthus
☆ Ranunculus
☆ Sweet Pea
☆ Queen Anne's Lace
☆ Delphinium

☆ Spray stock is selected for its naturally branching growth habit, allowing one stem to contribute blooms across a much wider area of the arrangement

☆ Because the flowers are distributed along multiple side shoots, spray stock often creates fullness that looks effortless rather than structured

☆ Florists frequently use spray stock to blur the line between line flowers and fillers—it contributes height, fragrance, texture, and gentle movement all from a single stem