Bouquet idea
Hand-tied bouquet
A hand-tied bouquet is spiralled in the florist’s hand so it can stand straight in a vase. This one is a classic mix of roses and lisianthus.
- Stems
- 15, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £60
- When
- All year, some flowers to order
The recipe
- 5Blush rose
- 4White rose
- 3White lisianthus
- 3Eucalyptus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Ivory wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 5 blush roses, 4 white roses, 3 white lisianthus and 3 stems of eucalyptus, in ivory wrap, please?”
When you can get it
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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
Lisianthus
Looks like a delicate rose but is far tougher. Buds further up the stem keep opening.
Lasts 10 to 14 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.
