The flower
guide
What’s blooming now, what each flower means, and how to keep it fresh longer.
In season now
TuberosePolianthes tuberosa · Summer–autumn
All flowers
AnemoneDecember–March · 5–7 days
RanunculusDecember–April · 7–10 days
PeonyApril–June (seasonal import) · 5–7 days
RoseAll year · 7–10 days
WaxflowerDecember–April · 10–14 days
ProteaWinter–spring · 10–14+ days
FreesiaWinter–spring · 7–10 days
ScabiosaSpring–autumn · 5–7 days
TulipDecember–March · 5–7 daysTuberoseSummer–autumn · 7–10 daysLisianthusAll year, peak in summer · 7–10 days
5 rules
for a bouquet that lasts
- Cut 2 cm on an angle before placing in water
- Remove leaves below the waterline
- Change the water every two days
- Keep away from direct sun, air-conditioning and fruit bowls
- Add the flower-food sachet on day one