Bouquet idea
Late summer bouquet
Late summer is dahlia season. With cosmos and the last of the delphiniums, it’s the most generous moment in the flower year.
- Stems
- 12, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £45
- When
- June to September
The recipe
- 4Pink dahlia
- 4Cosmos
- 2Delphinium
- 2Astilbe
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Kraft wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 4 pink dahlias, 4 cosmos, 2 delphiniums and 2 stems of astilbe, in kraft wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Dahlia
Dahlias don’t open further once cut, so they’re picked fully open. They’re at their best from late summer to the first frost.
Lasts 4 to 6 days
Cosmos
Delicate daisy faces on fine stems, the definition of a summer garden flower.
Lasts 5 to 7 days
Delphinium
Tall spikes of true blue. Delphiniums drop petals if they’re short of water, so keep the vase full.
Lasts 6 to 8 days
Astilbe
Feathery plumes of tiny flowers. Astilbe likes plenty of water.
Lasts 5 to 7 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.
