Bouquet idea
Hydrangea and peony bouquet
Hydrangeas and peonies are the two big, soft flowers people search for together in early summer. One huge hydrangea head with a few peonies makes a cloud of a bouquet.
- Stems
- 11, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £60
- When
- October to August
The recipe
- 2White hydrangea
- 4Pink peony
- 3Blush rose
- 2Eucalyptus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Ivory wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 2 white hydrangeas, 4 pink peonies, 3 blush roses and 2 stems of eucalyptus, in ivory wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas drink through their petals as well as stems. If one wilts, submerge the head in cool water for an hour.
Lasts 5 to 9 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
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.
