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Christmas bouquet
A Christmas bouquet in red and green, with pine for scent and ilex berries for sparkle. It lasts right through the holidays.
- Stems
- 15, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £70
- When
- November to January
The recipe
- 5Red rose
- 2Red amaryllis
- 3Ilex berries
- 3Pine
- 2Eucalyptus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Kraft wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 5 red roses, 2 red amaryllis, 3 stems of ilex berries, 3 stems of pine and 2 stems of eucalyptus, in kraft 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
Amaryllis
Three or four huge trumpets on a hollow stem. A cane inside the stem helps the tallest ones stand.
Lasts 1 to 2 weeks
Ilex berries
Bright red winter berries on bare branches. A Christmas favourite.
Lasts 2 weeks or more
Pine
Fresh pine brings the scent of Christmas indoors.
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
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