Bouquet idea
Long-lasting bouquet
Some flowers simply last longer. Alstroemeria, chrysanthemums and carnations can look good for two weeks or more.
- Stems
- 14, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £35
- When
- All year
The recipe
- 4Pink alstroemeria
- 4White chrysant
- 4Pink carnation
- 2Ruscus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1White wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 4 pink alstroemerias, 4 white chrysants, 4 pink carnations and 2 stems of ruscus, in white wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Alstroemeria
Several flowers on each stem, opening one after another. Snap off the leaves below the waterline.
Lasts 2 weeks or more
Chrysanthemum
Tough, cheerful and very long lasting. Change the water every few days and they’ll outlast almost anything.
Lasts 2 to 3 weeks
Carnation
Ruffled, lightly clove-scented and one of the longest-lasting cut flowers there is.
Lasts 2 to 3 weeks
Ruscus
Glossy, pointed leaves on arching stems. One of the longest-lasting greens.
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.
