Bouquet idea
Protea bouquet
A king protea is the biggest, boldest flower a florist sells, and it lasts for weeks. One is enough to anchor a whole bouquet.
- Stems
- 12, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £55
- When
- All year, some flowers to order
The recipe
- 1King protea
- 5Blush rose
- 3Sea holly
- 3Silver dollar eucalyptus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Kraft wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 1 king protea, 5 blush roses, 3 stems of sea holly and 3 stems of silver dollar eucalyptus, in kraft wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Protea
Huge and woody, the king protea is South Africa’s national flower and lasts for weeks.
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
Sea holly
Sea holly: spiky, metallic blue and surprisingly long lasting.
Lasts 10 to 14 days
Silver dollar eucalyptus
Eucalyptus with round, coin-shaped leaves. Long lasting and lightly scented.
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.
