Fresh-Cut Flowers for Arranging

Build an arrangement in three roles: focal blooms (roses, dahlias, peonies, ranunculus), secondary mass flowers (carnations, lisianthus, alstroemeria), and filler plus greenery (baby's breath, wax flower, eucalyptus). Bunch counts vary by grower — roses often run 25 stems, growers' bunches of dahlias or ranunculus 10, fillers larger. Watch the harvest stage: peonies and ranunculus should arrive in firm bud so they open over several days, while open garden roses are best used within 48 hours. Expect roughly $2-$5 per stem retail, under $2 in bulk, and $25-$40 for a growers' bunch of specialty blooms; a full DIY wedding box of mixed varieties often lands at $250-$600. Most farm-direct sellers ship cut-to-order, arriving 2-5 days out from your date so you can hydrate and condition. Ask about the cold chain, recut-and-rest instructions, and the substitution policy when a crop comes in short.

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