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Bouquet idea
Blue funeral flowers
Blue funeral flowers feel peaceful and are often chosen for men. Hydrangea, sea holly and white roses make a calm, cool tribute.
- Stems
- 11, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £50
- When
- All year, some flowers to order
The recipe
- 2Blue hydrangea
- 3Sea holly
- 4White rose
- 2Eucalyptus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1White wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 2 blue hydrangeas, 3 stems of sea holly, 4 white roses and 2 stems of eucalyptus, in white wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas drink through their petals as well as stems. If one wilts, submerge the head in cool water for an hour.
Lasts 5 to 9 days
Sea holly
Sea holly: spiky, metallic blue and surprisingly long lasting.
Lasts 10 to 14 days
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
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.
