Bouquet idea
October bouquet
October is rich and russet: the last dahlias, chrysanthemums and protea, with berries for texture.
- Stems
- 12, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £55
- When
- May to November
The recipe
- 3Burgundy dahlia
- 1King protea
- 3Bronze chrysant
- 3Peach rose
- 2Hypericum berries
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Burgundy wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 3 burgundy dahlias, 1 king protea, 3 bronze chrysants, 3 peach roses and 2 stems of hypericum berries, in burgundy 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
Protea
Huge and woody, the king protea is South Africa’s national flower and lasts for weeks.
Lasts 2 to 3 weeks
Chrysanthemum
Tough, cheerful and very long lasting. Change the water every few days and they’ll outlast almost anything.
Lasts 2 to 3 weeks
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
Hypericum berries
Glossy berries on green stems. Not edible, but long lasting and full of texture.
Lasts 2 weeks or more
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.
