The bouquets we create at Bunches always have you, our valued customers, in mind. To make them the best we can, we want to make sure that your favourite flowers are front and centre of our collections. This means that when you’re browsing our wide range of gifts, you may come across some flower names fairly frequently because of their popularity.

You might recognise the name Alstroemeria; it’s one of your favourite blooms, and is more commonly known as the Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas due to its South American origins.

Unlike Carnations and Roses, the Alstroemeria flower hasn’t been used in floral arrangements for long. However,  when this lovely summer bloom became more popular and moved from garden borders to gift bouquets, its symbolism  developed alongside its status.

Flowers and Their Meanings by Karen Azoulay tells us that the meaning of the Peruvian Lily is simple, but strong: devotion, and/or powerful friendship.

Our selection of Alstroemeria bouquets are the perfect way to send this sentiment to someone you love, or you can find a variety of blooms and gifts at bunches.co.uk