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Bouquet idea
Pet sympathy bouquet
Losing a pet is real grief. A gentle bouquet of soft yellow and white says you understand.
- Stems
- 12, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £45
- When
- All year, some flowers to order
The recipe
- 4Yellow rose
- 4White alstroemeria
- 2White lisianthus
- 2Eucalyptus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1White wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 4 yellow roses, 4 white alstroemerias, 2 white lisianthus and 2 stems of eucalyptus, in white wrap, please?”
When you can get it
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
Alstroemeria
Several flowers on each stem, opening one after another. Snap off the leaves below the waterline.
Lasts 2 weeks or more
Lisianthus
Looks like a delicate rose but is far tougher. Buds further up the stem keep opening.
Lasts 10 to 14 days
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.
