Bouquet idea
Office bouquet
Flowers for the office need to last and stay tidy. Chrysanthemums, alstroemeria and ruscus in a vase go for two weeks.
- Stems
- 13, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £50
- When
- All year
The recipe
- 4White chrysant
- 3White alstroemeria
- 3White carnation
- 3Ruscus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1White ceramic vase
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 4 white chrysants, 3 white alstroemerias, 3 white carnations and 3 stems of ruscus, in a white ceramic vase, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Chrysanthemum
Tough, cheerful and very long lasting. Change the water every few days and they’ll outlast almost anything.
Lasts 2 to 3 weeks
Alstroemeria
Several flowers on each stem, opening one after another. Snap off the leaves below the waterline.
Lasts 2 weeks or more
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
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