Roses in Mykonos — Bouquets Delivered Across the Island

The rose is the most recognisable flower in the world and the single most common request from our clients on Mykonos. When someone has an occasion and wants the bouquet to "say it all," they almost always choose roses. And on an island with the aesthetic of Mykonos — the white walls of Chora, the turquoise water of Psarou, the sunsets of Little Venice — a large bouquet of red roses looks especially striking. The contrast works every time.

This article covers everything about roses on Mykonos: which varieties we carry, the sizes we build bouquets in, what it costs, what to choose for which occasion, and how to order delivery anywhere on the island. We'll also tell you where else in Greece we deliver roses, in case your itinerary doesn't end on Mykonos.

Want to skip ahead — open the Mykonos catalog or message us on WhatsApp. We'll match a rose bouquet to your occasion and budget in 10 minutes.

Why roses — and why on the island

The rose is universal. It fits a date and an anniversary, a romantic surprise and a business congratulation. It's understood without words in any language — and Mykonos draws guests from London, Paris, Dubai, New York and Moscow. So when you need to send an emotion through flowers and not miss — roses remain the safest yet most powerful choice.

The second point is logistics. There are no "roses from the garden round the corner" on Mykonos: flowers arrive by plane — from Athens and via the Dutch auctions, where the best farms of Ecuador, Kenya and Colombia converge. That means European quality and a large, dense bud. It also explains why roses on the island cost a little more than on the mainland: every stem travels a long way to your recipient.

Which roses we carry on Mykonos

Not all roses are equal. Here are the varieties we most often have in stock on the island.

Ecuadorian rose (Freedom, Explorer, Mondial). The "premium" rose with a tall stem (60–90 cm) and a large head. Freedom is the classic deep-red variety — the one used for 51 and 101 roses. Lasts 10–14 days in a vase.

Kenyan rose. Slightly more compact than the Ecuadorian, but very heat-resilient — ideal for July–August on Mykonos when temperatures climb above 30°C.

David Austin garden rose (Juliet, Patience, Keira). A peony-like English rose with dozens of petals and a soft fragrance. These are roses for those who want something different — pricier, but straight out of a wedding magazine. The palette runs from peachy Juliet to snow-white Patience.

Spray rose. Several small buds on one stem. We use it in mixed compositions for volume and airiness.

Roses in pastel and bright palettes. Beyond the classic red — white, cream, pink, coral, burgundy. We match the shade to the island's palette and your occasion.

Bouquet sizes — how many roses to give

On Mykonos we build roses in any format — from a delicate compliment to a huge armful held with two hands.

15–25 roses — an elegant token, a "just because" bouquet or one for dinner.
51 roses — the most popular size for a romantic occasion: anniversary, declaration, apology.
101 roses — a grand gesture. Engagement, wedding anniversary, a big surprise. That's the bouquet on the cover of this article.
151–501 roses — statement armfuls for a sunset proposal or a large villa celebration.

You can add a soft toy (like the red teddy on the cover), ribbons in your colour, a card with a handwritten note, or a box of macarons — a frequent extra touch with roses on the island.

How much a rose bouquet costs on Mykonos

Rose prices on the island are higher than the mainland because of air logistics, but transparent. Guide prices from the Mykonos catalog:

15–25 red roses — €140 to €190.
51 roses (Ecuadorian Freedom) — €240–€320 depending on stem length.
101 roses — €430–€600.
David Austin garden roses (from 15 in a composition) — from €260.
Large armfuls 151+ and villa compositions — €700 to €1,900.

Delivery to main areas (Chora, Ornos, Platis Gialos) — free for orders over €180. To northern villas and remote bays — +€15–€25. Delivery to a yacht at the marina — coordinated with the captain separately.

Roses by occasion — what to choose

Declaration / date. 51 red Freedom roses or a composition of David Austin Juliet garden roses. Delivery to the hotel room for your return from the beach.

Engagement at sunset in Little Venice. 101 red roses or a cascading garden-rose bridal bouquet. We bring it for the booked table time — the surprise lands perfectly.

Wedding anniversary. Roses in your wedding palette — white, powder or red. 51–101 in stylish wrap or a hat box.

A friend's birthday at Psarou (Nammos). A bright composition of spray and single-head roses with an accent — coral, fuchsia, burgundy. Handed to the maître d' before the guest sits down.

A note for your mother. A restrained bouquet of cream and powder roses with eucalyptus — romantic without excess.

Business partner / congratulations. A mono-bouquet of 25–51 roses in a single tone, formal wrap, concise card.

Rose delivery across all of Mykonos

The island is compact and we know every district. We deliver roses to:

Chora (Mykonos Town) — from 1 hour. Boutiques, Little Venice, central hotels.
Ornos, Platis Gialos — 1–1.5 hours. Family beaches and hotels.
Psarou (Nammos), Paradise, Super Paradise — 1–1.5 hours. Beach clubs, romantic occasions.
Kalafatis, Elia, Agia Anna — the east side, Anax Resort & Spa, Mykonos Riviera.
Northern villas (Agios Stefanos, Tourlos, Houlakia) — 1.5–2 hours.

We deliver to Cavo Tagoo, Bill & Coo, Belvedere, Santa Marina, Kalesma, to private villas and yachts. For most venues we know the hand-over procedure in advance. For more on all districts, hotels and seasonality, see our full guide "Flower Delivery in Mykonos".

How to order roses — step by step

Choose a bouquet in the Mykonos catalog or message us on WhatsApp with a reference — we'll match it.
Provide details: address (hotel, villa, beach club), time, recipient's name and phone. If it's a surprise — we deliver without calling the recipient.
Payment — cards from any bank worldwide, Wise/SWIFT transfers, cryptocurrency. We show prices in euros, dollars or rubles.
Photo before delivery. Our florist assembles the rose bouquet and sends a photo on WhatsApp — if anything's off, we redo it before sending.
Confirmation — photo of the hand-over moment and the delivery time.

Roses in other Greek cities and islands

YUCCA Flowers operates across Greece. If your itinerary goes beyond Mykonos, we'll bring roses here too:

Flower delivery in Santorini — roses against white churches and the Oia sunset, to the Canaves and Andronis hotels on the caldera. Full guide — "Flower Delivery in Santorini".
Flower delivery in Rhodes — roses to the medieval Old Town and white Lindos. More — "Flower Delivery in Rhodes".
Flower delivery in Crete — the largest island of Greece, the Venetian towns of Chania and Rethymno, the premium resorts of Elounda.

Roses on Mykonos — order a bouquet

If there's an occasion — this is the right moment. Roses on Mykonos turn an ordinary holiday into a memory: a scarlet armful on a white alley of Chora or by the turquoise water of Psarou photographs so well it spreads across every story.

Open the Mykonos catalog and choose a rose bouquet for your occasion, or message us on WhatsApp — we'll suggest an option for the address and budget within an hour.

YUCCA Flowers — rose delivery in Mykonos since 2024. Red and powder Freedom roses, David Austin garden roses, bouquets from 15 to 501 roses. Chora, Ornos, Platis Gialos, Psarou, Paradise, Kalafatis and the entire island. Photo before sending, payment from any country, year-round service.