Tulips, Alstroemerias and Roses

Darker tulips, light roses and pink alstroemerias form a bouquet in soft pink and white tones that creates a calm, pleasant atmosphere. Tulips are among the first cut flowers of spring and bloom in the full colour range except pure blue.

Green fillers and eucalyptus form the base into which the flowers are tied, adding volume, shape and colour contrast. The eucalyptus, with its silvery-green leathery leaves, adds a fresh herbal scent. Alstroemeria is considered a flower of friendship and also symbolises abundance and happiness, and the bouquet suits thanks, greetings or birthdays.

Roses in a vase prefer a spot out of direct sun and draughts, and away from ripening fruit, as ethylene from fruit speeds up wilting. Lisianthus does best in clean water, with an oblique stem cut and flower food; change the water regularly.