Bouquet idea
White lily bouquet
White lilies are tall, scented and elegant, and every stem carries several flowers that open one after another. Ask your florist to remove the pollen so it doesn’t stain.
- Stems
- 12, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £50
- When
- All year
The recipe
- 4White lily
- 5White rose
- 3Ruscus
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1White wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 4 white lilies, 5 white roses and 3 stems of ruscus, in white wrap, please?”
When you can get it
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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
Ruscus
Glossy, pointed leaves on arching stems. One of the longest-lasting greens.
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.
