Bouquet idea
November bouquet
November brings amaryllis and anemones back, with berries and evergreens hinting at Christmas.
- Stems
- 12, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £55
- When
- October to January
The recipe
- 2Red amaryllis
- 4White anemone
- 2Skimmia
- 2Ilex berries
- 2Eucalyptus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Kraft wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 2 red amaryllis, 4 white anemones, 2 stems of skimmia, 2 stems of ilex berries and 2 stems of eucalyptus, in kraft wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Amaryllis
Three or four huge trumpets on a hollow stem. A cane inside the stem helps the tallest ones stand.
Lasts 1 to 2 weeks
Anemone
Anemones open wide in warmth and close a little at night. They keep growing slightly in the vase.
Lasts 5 to 8 days
Skimmia
Clusters of dark red buds with glossy leaves. A winter staple.
Lasts 2 weeks or more
Ilex berries
Bright red winter berries on bare branches. A Christmas favourite.
Lasts 2 weeks or more
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.
