Bouquet idea
Romantic bouquet
A romantic bouquet is soft, full and slightly undone: garden roses, peonies and spray roses in blush and pink.
- Stems
- 12, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £70
- When
- October to August
The recipe
- 4Garden rose
- 3Pink peony
- 3Spray rose
- 2Waxflower
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Blush wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 4 garden roses, 3 pink peonies, 3 spray roses and 2 stems of waxflower, in blush wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
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
Peony
Bought in bud, peonies open over two or three days into huge blooms. Short season, roughly April to June in the UK.
Lasts 5 to 7 days
Spray rose
Several small roses on each stem. Remove any blooms that fade to keep the rest going.
Lasts 7 to 10 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.
