Bouquet idea
Pastel bouquet
Pastel bouquets mix soft pink, peach, lilac and cream, so nothing shouts. It’s the easiest palette to get right.
- Stems
- 13, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £55
- When
- All year, some flowers to order
The recipe
- 3Peach rose
- 3Blush rose
- 3Lilac rose
- 2Lilac stock
- 2Waxflower
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Blush wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 3 peach roses, 3 blush roses, 3 lilac roses, 2 stems of lilac stock and 2 stems of waxflower, in blush wrap, please?”
When you can get it
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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
Waxflower
Tiny waxy flowers on woody stems, with a fresh citrus scent when brushed.
Lasts 10 to 14 days
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.
