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Bouquet idea
Congratulations bouquet
Congratulations flowers should look like a celebration. Bright orange and pink, plenty of stems, and a big shape.
- Stems
- 14, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £50
- When
- All year
The recipe
- 3Orange gerbera
- 4Pink rose
- 2Orange lily
- 3Pink alstroemeria
- 2Solidago
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Kraft wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 3 orange gerberas, 4 pink roses, 2 orange lilies, 3 pink alstroemerias and 2 stems of solidago, in kraft 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
Lily
Each stem opens several flowers in turn. Remove the pollen as they open; it stains fabric.
Lasts 10 to 14 days
Alstroemeria
Several flowers on each stem, opening one after another. Snap off the leaves below the waterline.
Lasts 2 weeks or more
Solidago
Solidago, or golden rod: airy plumes of tiny yellow flowers that fill a bouquet with light.
Lasts 7 to 10 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.
