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80th birthday bouquet
An 80th birthday deserves something special that’s easy to look after. Arriving in a vase means no hunting for a jug.
- Stems
- 12, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £60
- When
- All year, some flowers to order
The recipe
- 5Pink rose
- 3White chrysant
- 2Lilac stock
- 2Eucalyptus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Stoneware vase
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 5 pink roses, 3 white chrysants, 2 stems of lilac stock and 2 stems of eucalyptus, in a stoneware vase, 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
Chrysanthemum
Tough, cheerful and very long lasting. Change the water every few days and they’ll outlast almost anything.
Lasts 2 to 3 weeks
Stock
Dense spikes with a spicy, clove-like scent. Change the water often; stock likes it clean.
Lasts 6 to 8 days
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.
