Gerberas and Carnations

The bouquet is built from carnations and mini gerberas. Each mini gerbera carries a single bright bloom with a distinct centre, which together with the carnations gives the arrangement a firm focal point.

Santini is a small-flowered spray chrysanthemum: on one branched stem it carries a whole group of small blooms, which fill the space between the larger flowers.

Gypsophila, known in Czech as nevěstin závoj, is a classic addition to wedding arrangements, and eucalyptus adds airiness, colour and fragrance at once.

The result is a lively, light bouquet that suits birthdays, expressions of thanks or a greeting for someone close.

Remove the leaves that would fall below the waterline, as they quickly spoil the water. Fill the vase with ordinary tap water to about a third of the stem height and change it every three days.