A savvy Tesco shopper has revealed how to create a professional-looking Valentine's Day bouquet for just £20, potentially saving hundreds of pounds compared to florist prices. Ashleigh, who shares money-saving tips on social media as @Ashleighmoneysaver, demonstrated her method using flowers from the supermarket.
She purchased six packs of £3 roses (nine stems each, totalling 54 roses) and a £2 pack of Gypsophelia (six stems), bringing the total cost to £20. Ashleigh noted that florist bouquets can cost close to £100, especially with seasonal upcharges for Valentine's Day.
To achieve the best results, she advised removing leaves below the water line and peeling off guard petals—the tougher outer petals that protect roses during transport. Cutting stems at an angle, she explained, gives them more surface area to absorb water, keeping them fresher longer. She then built the bouquet, adding Gypsophelia as she went.
Ashleigh's creation has impressed other social media users, with some hinting their partners should take note. The bouquet can be wrapped in paper for gifting or placed directly in a vase. For those preferring an alternative, B&M offers a similar-looking bunch of red carnations, eucalyptus, and cinerea for £22.99 through its little-known flower delivery service.
