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Eucalyptus is the reason a bouquet looks finished. It is the foliage that goes into more of our work than any other, and it also stands perfectly well on its own.
Eucalyptus Bouquet Delivery Across London and the UK
Eucalyptus bouquet delivery runs seven days a week from our Bermondsey studio at Unit 3, The Willows, 80 Willow Walk, SE1 5SY. Order by 10 PM for same-day delivery across London and Greater London; two to three working days for the rest of the UK. Because eucalyptus travels better than almost any cut stem — it does not bruise, it does not shed, and it does not mind a warm van — it is one of the safest things to send outside London.
That durability is also why it appears in so much of our mixed work. If a bouquet has to survive a long journey and still look intentional when the box is opened, eucalyptus is what holds the shape.
The Four Eucalyptus We Buy, and What Each One Does
They are not interchangeable, and the difference is visible from across a room.
Cinerea is the round silver-blue leaf people picture when they hear the word. It is the most forgiving and the most photographed, and it is what goes into most rose-and-eucalyptus work.
Parvifolia has a small, narrow leaf on a long willowy stem. It moves. In a tall vase it gives height and a loose line where cinerea would look dense, and it is the one to ask for if you want an arrangement that looks grown rather than built.
Populus carries the largest leaf and the strongest structure. It is what we reach for in a big arrangement, an event piece or anything that needs to read from a distance.
Gunnii sits between cinerea and parvifolia — smaller round leaves, denser growth, a greener and less silver tone. It is the best value of the four and the one most often sold in supermarket bunches.
Which one goes into a given bouquet depends on the shape we are building and on what came in from the market that week. If a specific variety matters to you, say so in the order notes and we will tell you honestly whether we have it before the bouquet is made.
Rose and Eucalyptus: The Combination People Ask For by Name
More people search for a rose and eucalyptus bouquet than for either flower with any other pairing, and the reason is that it solves a problem. Roses on their own can look formal to the point of stiffness, especially in a single colour. Silver-blue foliage breaks that up without adding a second flower colour, so the bouquet stays quiet and stops looking like a gift shop arrangement.
It works in every colour range we stock. White roses with cinerea is the wedding and sympathy combination; blush and peach roses with eucalyptus is the one that photographs best; red roses with eucalyptus is a softer alternative to the classic dozen for people who find plain red roses too obvious. All three sit on the rose shelf alongside the plain versions.
Beyond roses, eucalyptus does its best work with hydrangeas, which need something fine-textured next to their weight, and with lisianthus, where the two together give an arrangement that looks expensive without a single showy stem in it.
Eucalyptus That Dries: A Bouquet That Is Not Thrown Away
Almost everything we sell has an end date. Eucalyptus does not, and that changes what it is worth sending.
Left in a vase with no water topped up, it dries upright over two to three weeks and keeps its shape, so the arrangement simply becomes a dried one without anybody deciding to make it so. Hung upside down in a dry room out of direct sun, it dries straighter and tighter in the same time. Either way the colour holds for months and the scent for weeks.
This is why a bunch of eucalyptus is a good gift for someone who has said they do not want cut flowers — a new home, a small flat, a hospital discharge, someone who travels and would rather not come back to dead stems. It is also why it is the one thing on this site that suits a bathroom: the steam from a shower brings the oils out and the room smells of it for weeks.
What Eucalyptus Costs Here
From £29, with the middle of the collection near £99 for arrangements that combine it with flowers, and up to around £199 for the largest. A plain bunch sits at the bottom of that range; anything with roses, hydrangeas or a box sits above it. Around thirty products carry eucalyptus at any given time, and it also appears inside our flower boxes and baskets without being named on the label.
Delivery charges and the free-delivery threshold are shown at checkout rather than printed here, because they are set in the admin panel and change from time to time.
Eucalyptus — Questions We Are Asked
Can you send eucalyptus on its own?
Yes, and people do — a bunch of eucalyptus is a good gift for someone who does not want cut flowers, for a minimal room, or for a bathroom, where the steam brings the scent out. It also dries perfectly, so it becomes a permanent arrangement rather than something that has to be thrown away.
Which eucalyptus do you use?
Mostly cinerea, the round silver-blue leaf people picture first, and parvifolia for a finer, more willowy line. Populus gives the largest leaf and the strongest structure in a big arrangement, and gunnii runs somewhere between the two. Which we use depends on the bouquet and on what is best that week.
How do I dry eucalyptus?
Two ways, both easy. Leave it in the vase and let the water run out, and it dries upright over a couple of weeks keeping its shape. Or hang it upside down somewhere dry and out of the sun for two to three weeks for a straighter, tighter result. Either way it holds its colour and scent for months, though the scent fades faster than the colour.
How long does fresh eucalyptus last in water?
Three weeks and often longer, which is roughly twice the life of the flowers it is sent with. Trim the stems on a slant and change the water every few days while it is still fresh; once the flowers around it are finished, stop topping the water up and let the eucalyptus dry in place rather than throwing the whole arrangement away. Our flower care page covers the rest.
Does eucalyptus smell strongly?
It has a clear, clean, slightly medicinal scent that is strongest when the leaves are crushed or the room is warm and humid. It is nothing like the heaviness of a lily or a hyacinth, and most people who cannot tolerate scented flowers are fine with it. If someone is sensitive to essential oils, a smaller bunch in a larger room is the sensible compromise.
Is eucalyptus safe around pets?
It is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, and the oils can upset them, so keep a bunch out of reach of an animal that chews plants. It is not in the same category of danger as a true lily, but it is not harmless either.
Is eucalyptus available all year round?
Yes. It is one of the few things on this site with no real season — supply is steady through the year and quality is consistent, which is exactly why it is the foliage we build around. The variety mix shifts slightly between seasons, but there is never a month when eucalyptus is unavailable.
How much is eucalyptus, and can I get it today?
From £29, with the middle of the collection near £99 for arrangements that combine it with flowers. Order by 10 PM for same-day delivery across London and Greater London; two to three working days for the rest of the UK.
