Bouquet idea
Lilac rose bouquet
Lilac roses are rarer and quietly romantic. Lavender stock and scabiosa build out the purple, and silver dollar eucalyptus cools it down.
- Stems
- 16, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £70
- When
- All year, some flowers to order
The recipe
- 8Lilac rose
- 3Lilac stock
- 3Scabiosa
- 2Silver dollar eucalyptus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Lilac wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 8 lilac roses, 3 stems of lilac stock, 3 scabiosas and 2 stems of silver dollar eucalyptus, in lilac wrap, please?”
When you can get it
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
Stock
Dense spikes with a spicy, clove-like scent. Change the water often; stock likes it clean.
Lasts 6 to 8 days
Scabiosa
The pincushion flower: a domed centre ringed by soft, frilled petals.
Lasts 5 to 7 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.
