Tulip and Alstroemeria Bouquet

They are all the same flower. Its botanical name is Alstroemeria, after the Swedish naturalist Clas Alströmer; in English it is also called Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, and in Spain people say “astromelia”, which is where spellings such as “astromelies” come from. It is native to South America, carries several flowers on each stem, has fine streaks on its inner petals and outlasts tulips in the vase. If you like it on its own, see our alstroemeria bouquet: 15 to 30 alstroemeria in mixed colours, without greenery.

Ten tulips, several stems of alstroemeria (each with a few flowers) and mixed greenery. It is a small bouquet, meant as a thoughtful gesture rather than a statement piece, and it comes wrapped in paper with a ribbon. The photo shows the real bouquet, so it gives you a fair idea of the size; the wrapping can change, though: in the picture it is mint-green polka-dot paper over kraft paper, with a pink ribbon.

Not necessarily. We make the bouquet with the flowers that reach our workshop that morning, and which shades of tulip and alstroemeria are available changes day by day. In the photo it has pink tulips and pink and white alstroemeria. What doesn't change is the recipe: ten tulips, alstroemeria, greenery and the small size. Need a particular colour, or more tulips? Our tulip bouquet lets you pick both colour and quantity, in bunches of 10.

Yes, especially when you want a thoughtful gesture without going over the top: being small, this bouquet sits nicely on an office desk, in a hotel room or in a flat with little space. In flower symbolism, tulips stand for affection and alstroemeria for friendship, so it works just as well for a friend, your mum or a colleague. A card is included for your own message.

As a guide, around a week if you change the water often and keep the bouquet away from heat. Alstroemeria usually outlasts tulips: when the tulips are over, take them out and move the alstroemeria to a smaller vase to enjoy for a few more days.

Because they keep growing after they are cut and turn towards the light: it does not mean they are wilting. That is why a bouquet with tulips changes shape a little each day, which is part of its charm. If you prefer them straighter, turn the vase every now and then.

Most days, yes. Roughly speaking, anything ordered before 9:00 is delivered that morning, and anything ordered before 13:00, that afternoon. We are out delivering Monday to Friday, 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00, and on Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 only; there are no deliveries on Sundays. You set the date and slot when paying, and if you are nearby you can also pick the bouquet up in person at the shop. If anything is unclear, ring us or send a WhatsApp to +34 658 838 056.

Floristería Mallorca is a family affair in Palma, and even the online shop is run in-house: Sergio looks after it. When you order here, you mark the delivery day and time slot on the calendar, and Bloomi, the artificial intelligence assistant built into the site, suggests wording for your card. The order then goes to the workshop at C/ Cardenal Rossell 73, Coll d'en Rabassa, where Ekaterina chooses the flowers and puts your bouquet together by hand.