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Bouquet idea
Engagement bouquet
An engagement bouquet celebrates the start of something. Blush garden roses and white peonies feel bridal already.
- Stems
- 12, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £70
- When
- October to August
The recipe
- 4Garden rose
- 3White peony
- 3White rose
- 2Silver dollar eucalyptus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Ivory wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 4 garden roses, 3 white peonies, 3 white roses and 2 stems of silver dollar eucalyptus, in ivory wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Garden rose
Garden roses have far more petals than ordinary roses and many are scented. They open quickly in a warm room.
Lasts 5 to 7 days
Peony
Bought in bud, peonies open over two or three days into huge blooms. Short season, roughly April to June in the UK.
Lasts 5 to 7 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
Silver dollar eucalyptus
Eucalyptus with round, coin-shaped leaves. Long lasting and lightly scented.
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.
