Bouquet idea
April bouquet
April brings the first peonies alongside the last of the spring tulips and ranunculus. It’s a soft, generous month.
- Stems
- 13, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £50
- When
- February to August
The recipe
- 3Pink peony
- 4Pink tulip
- 3Pink ranunculus
- 3Sweet pea
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Blush wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 3 pink peonies, 4 pink tulips, 3 pink ranunculus and 3 sweet peas, in blush wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Peony
Bought in bud, peonies open over two or three days into huge blooms. Short season, roughly April to June in the UK.
Lasts 5 to 7 days
Tulip
Tulips keep growing in the vase and bend towards the light. Cool water and a tall vase help them stand.
Lasts 5 to 7 days
Ranunculus
Layers of thin petals on hollow stems. Give them shallow water and they keep opening.
Lasts 7 to 10 days
Sweet pea
The best-scented flower in the garden. Short-lived, so enjoy them in the first few days.
Lasts 4 to 6 days
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.
