As a person who answers to the name Rose - Rosie, Rosemary, or if it's my Mum speaking, just Ro - it's sweet to write about my namesake...

“Can we speak in flowers. It will be easier for me to understand” - Nayyirah Waheed

It's rare that I hear anyone claim the humble matthiola, commonly known as stock, as their favourite flower. Or even mention them at all. But they are a staple of this florist's world. Overlook stock and you'll miss out on plenty! Few flowers have so much going for them.