Bouquet idea
Summer bouquet
Summer is the season of abundance, when garden flowers are everywhere. Delphinium, cosmos and roses look like a border in bloom.
- Stems
- 14, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £50
- When
- June to October
The recipe
- 3Delphinium
- 4Cosmos
- 4Peach rose
- 3Queen Anne's lace
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Kraft wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 3 delphiniums, 4 cosmos, 4 peach roses and 3 stems of Queen Anne's lace, in kraft wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Delphinium
Tall spikes of true blue. Delphiniums drop petals if they’re short of water, so keep the vase full.
Lasts 6 to 8 days
Cosmos
Delicate daisy faces on fine stems, the definition of a summer garden flower.
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
Queen Anne's lace
Lacy white umbrellas that give any bouquet a just-picked, meadow look.
Lasts 5 to 7 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.
