Caring for your Mint Whisper

Keep this bouquet somewhere cool and out of direct sun, as the hydrangea and roses are the heaviest drinkers here and will wilt quickly if the water runs low. The hydrangea takes in moisture through its petals as much as its stem, so a light misting of the head revives it noticeably when it starts to droop. Give the woody rose and eucalyptus stems a fresh diagonal cut each time you change the water, which lets the thirsty roses draw deeply, and handle the more delicate lisianthus stems gently so the open blooms are not bruised. Strip any lower foliage below the waterline to keep the vase clear, and the eucalyptus will quietly hold its shape and scent long after the flowers have had their moment.

A note on your specific blooms

  • Eucalyptus — Strip any lower leaves that would sit below the waterline and re-cut the woody stems on a diagonal to keep them drinking.
  • Hydrangea — Hydrangea takes up water through its petals — mist the heads and keep the vase topped up.
  • Lisianthus — Its stems are slender and easily bruised, so handle gently and recut at an angle before placing in clean, shallow water.
  • Rose — Roses drink heavily — re-cut the stems at an angle every couple of days.

How long your flowers last

Expect this arrangement to hold beautifully for around 5–7 days, with the eucalyptus carrying on well past the blooms. The hydrangea is the first to soften, typically fading after 4–7 days as it is the thirstiest and most sensitive head in the mix, while the roses follow a similar 5–7 day curve. The lisianthus tends to outlast both, opening its successive buds over 7–10 days, and the eucalyptus stays structural and fragrant for 2–3 weeks, often earning a second life dried. The single most useful habit is a fresh diagonal cut and clean water every two days, which is how the Amicis team keeps a mix like this looking composed for as long as possible.

The story behind these flowers

A closer look at the blooms gathered into this arrangement.

Eucalyptus

Origin

Australia

Described

By European botanists in the late 1700s

Fragrance

Fresh, cool and herbaceous

Symbolises

Calm, clarity & protection

Native to Australia, where it makes up the majority of the continent's tree cover, eucalyptus carries a cool, mentholic scent in its silvered leaves. As foliage it brings movement and soft structure to an arrangement, its blue-grey tones letting blooms read clearly against a quieter ground.

Hydrangea

Origin

Japan & the Americas

Cultivated since

Reached European gardens in the 1700s

Fragrance

Very light, fresh and green

Symbolises

Heartfelt emotion & gratitude

Named from the Greek for 'water vessel', the hydrangea carries full, cloud-like heads that shift colour with the soil — from blush and cream to deep blue. Its generous volume gives Amicis bouquets their soft, romantic fullness.

Lisianthus

Origin

Prairies of the southern United States and Mexico

Cultivated since

The 20th century, refined by Japanese breeders

Fragrance

Virtually scentless, clean and unobtrusive

Symbolises

Appreciation, charisma & lasting bonds

Native to the open prairies of the southern United States and Mexico, lisianthus grew wild until Japanese breeders coaxed it into the ruffled, rose-like bloom we know today. Its layered petals open in slow succession, giving an arrangement a gentle, unfurling movement long after the first stems have peaked.

Rose

Origin

Asia — China, Persia & the Mediterranean

Cultivated since

Over 5,000 years

Fragrance

Warm and sweet, of honey & tea

Symbolises

Love, gratitude & admiration

The most storied flower in the world, grown and gifted for five millennia. Its layered petals and soft scent have made it the universal language of affection — and the quiet anchor of almost every Amicis arrangement.