Bouquet ideas › For an occasion
Bouquet idea
70th birthday bouquet
A 70th birthday bouquet should feel generous and last well beyond the party: roses, lisianthus and alstroemeria in soft peach and cream.
- Stems
- 13, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £50
- When
- All year, some flowers to order
The recipe
- 5Peach rose
- 3White lisianthus
- 3Pink alstroemeria
- 2Eucalyptus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Ivory wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 5 peach roses, 3 white lisianthus, 3 pink alstroemerias and 2 stems of eucalyptus, in ivory wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Rose
The classic cut flower. Recut stems at an angle and keep them in fresh water out of direct sun.
Lasts 7 to 10 days
Lisianthus
Looks like a delicate rose but is far tougher. Buds further up the stem keep opening.
Lasts 10 to 14 days
Alstroemeria
Several flowers on each stem, opening one after another. Snap off the leaves below the waterline.
Lasts 2 weeks or more
Eucalyptus
Silvery, aromatic leaves that last for weeks and dry beautifully.
Lasts 2 to 3 weeks
Florists: let customers design it
With Bunchy, customers build a bouquet like this from the flowers you have today, see it true to size, and send you the order. Ready in a minute, free for 30 days, no commission.
