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Bouquet idea
Retirement bouquet
A retirement bouquet marks a big moment, so make it generous. Hydrangea and garden roses look celebratory without feeling like a party.
- Stems
- 12, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £65
- When
- All year, some flowers to order
The recipe
- 2White hydrangea
- 3Garden rose
- 4Peach rose
- 3Eucalyptus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Ivory wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 2 white hydrangeas, 3 garden roses, 4 peach roses and 3 stems of eucalyptus, in ivory wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas drink through their petals as well as stems. If one wilts, submerge the head in cool water for an hour.
Lasts 5 to 9 days
Garden rose
Garden roses have far more petals than ordinary roses and many are scented. They open quickly in a warm room.
Lasts 5 to 7 days
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
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.
