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Bouquet idea
Valentine’s Day bouquet
Valentine’s Day is the one day red roses are non-negotiable. Red anemones and ranunculus make the bunch feel chosen rather than bought.
- Stems
- 16, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £60
- When
- October to May
The recipe
- 8Red rose
- 3Red ranunculus
- 3Red anemone
- 2Baby's breath
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Charcoal wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 8 red roses, 3 red ranunculus, 3 red anemones and 2 stems of baby's breath, in charcoal wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
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
Ranunculus
Layers of thin petals on hollow stems. Give them shallow water and they keep opening.
Lasts 7 to 10 days
Anemone
Anemones open wide in warmth and close a little at night. They keep growing slightly in the vase.
Lasts 5 to 8 days
Baby's breath
Baby’s breath: clouds of tiny white flowers. It fills gaps and dries well.
Lasts 7 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.
