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Bouquet idea
Sympathy bouquet
Sympathy flowers are quiet: whites and soft greens, nothing that shouts. White lilies and roses are the traditional choice for good reason.
- Stems
- 14, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £55
- When
- All year
The recipe
- 3White lily
- 5White rose
- 3White chrysant
- 3Eucalyptus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1White wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 3 white lilies, 5 white roses, 3 white chrysants and 3 stems of eucalyptus, in white wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Lily
Each stem opens several flowers in turn. Remove the pollen as they open; it stains fabric.
Lasts 10 to 14 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
Chrysanthemum
Tough, cheerful and very long lasting. Change the water every few days and they’ll outlast almost anything.
Lasts 2 to 3 weeks
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.
