Bouquet idea
August bouquet
August is the peak of dahlia and cosmos season, with gladioli standing tall. The flower year at its most abundant.
- Stems
- 12, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £40
- When
- June to October
The recipe
- 3Peach dahlia
- 4Cosmos
- 3Gladiolus
- 2Queen Anne's lace
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Kraft wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 3 peach dahlias, 4 cosmos, 3 gladiolus and 2 stems of Queen Anne's lace, in kraft wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Dahlia
Dahlias don’t open further once cut, so they’re picked fully open. They’re at their best from late summer to the first frost.
Lasts 4 to 6 days
Cosmos
Delicate daisy faces on fine stems, the definition of a summer garden flower.
Lasts 5 to 7 days
Gladiolus
Tall spikes of ruffled flowers that open from the bottom up. Snip off the faded lower flowers as the top ones open.
Lasts 7 to 10 days
Queen Anne's lace
Lacy white umbrellas that give any bouquet a just-picked, meadow look.
Lasts 5 to 7 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.
