Bouquet idea
Gladiolus bouquet
Gladioli are tall spikes of ruffled flowers that open from the bottom up over a week. They were the height of glamour in the fifties and are having a comeback.
- Stems
- 12, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £45
- When
- All year, some flowers to order
The recipe
- 5Gladiolus
- 4Pink rose
- 3Eucalyptus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1White wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 5 gladiolus, 4 pink roses and 3 stems of eucalyptus, in white wrap, please?”
When you can get it
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Gladiolus
Tall spikes of ruffled flowers that open from the bottom up. Snip off the faded lower flowers as the top ones open.
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
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.
