How to Care for Your Flowers

How to Care for Your Flowers

Here are some tips to assist you take the best care of your beautiful botanical gift. Cutting StemsThis is the most vital step, as soon as you receive your flowers unpack the wrapping, recycle what you can and be sure to recut every stem, 2cm on a 45 degree angle, before placing in water. The VaseVase washing is another vital part of keeping your flowers looking their best. Before you fill your vase of water, it’s always good to give it a good scrub with some bleach or detergent making sure to remove any waterlines or debris from previous flowers as these can impact the water quality for your new bouquet.WaterFill your vases 80% full before placing the flowers in the vase then top off the vase so all stems are submerged in water. Make sure to add water everyday. You will be amazed how much water they drink in the first 48hrs after they’ve been cut.Finding a HomeHeat and direct sunlight will make the flowers bloom faster which in turn shortens the life expectancy. We recommend positioning your flowers away from direct sunlight. Remember to check the water levels as they will drink a lot more to stay hydrated if left in a sunny position.MaintenanceOften people ask us what we do to keep our flowers lasting longer, your flowers will really appreciate having their water changed regularly. We recommend changing the water in your vase every 2-3 daysFlorist tip: We add a cap full of bleach to our vases, this helps prevent bacteria build up, which can give the water that bad smell.What happens if my flower droops?You might think your flower is done, but sometimes they just need a little assistance to rehydrate. A simple trick if your flower goes limp is to remove the stem from the bunch, recut the stem and submerge it or bathe it in a sink of cold water for the next 4-6 hours. After their soak, shake the excess water off, recut the stem and place back in the bouquet or vase.Interesting Fact: Some flowers drink through their petals and their stems such as hydrangea and phalaenopsis orchids.If you are passionate about flowers, you can find more tips and tricks along with special care instructions for seasonal flower varieties in Our Flower Family Blog, members signed up to Our Flower Family will also receive specials and gifts to inspire and grow their flower passion.We hope you enjoy your flowers!
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