Bouquet idea
Colourful bouquet
When in doubt, go bright. A colourful mixed bouquet of roses, gerberas and alstroemeria works for almost anyone.
- Stems
- 12, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £40
- When
- All year, some flowers to order
The recipe
- 2Yellow gerbera
- 3Pink rose
- 3Orange alstroemeria
- 2Purple lisianthus
- 2Red carnation
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1White wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 2 yellow gerberas, 3 pink roses, 3 orange alstroemerias, 2 purple lisianthus and 2 red carnations, in white wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Gerbera
Big, flat daisy faces in bright colours. Gerberas like shallow water, as their stems can soften.
Lasts 7 to 10 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
Alstroemeria
Several flowers on each stem, opening one after another. Snap off the leaves below the waterline.
Lasts 2 weeks or more
Lisianthus
Looks like a delicate rose but is far tougher. Buds further up the stem keep opening.
Lasts 10 to 14 days
Carnation
Ruffled, lightly clove-scented and one of the longest-lasting cut flowers there is.
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.
