When someone sends flowers to you, it is a very special way of showing they care. Here are a few helpful tips to help you care for the flowers that they have sent. This will ensure that your arrangement has every chance to last as long as possible, continuing to bring joy and beauty to your life.
Follow these practical steps to help prolong the life of your flowers:
1. For bouquets, make sure each stem is cut at an angle at least 2 or 3cm from the bottom when first receiving flowers.
2. Keep your flowers Hydrated! Always ensure you fill your vase with lukewarm water for cut flowers such as Gerberas, Lilies, Roses etc. However bulb flowers like Daffodils, Hyacinths and Tulips prefer cold water.
3. Always ensure that you place your flowers into a clean vase. This will help reduce the amount of bacteria that your flowers are exposed to, thus extending their life span.
4. Every 2 days ensure you refill the cleaned vase completely with fresh water rather than just topping it up. This is the single most effective way of making your flowers look fresh and vibrant.
5. Keep your flowers out of direct sunlight during the day and at night keep them in a nice cool spot. Keep flowers out of drafty areas.
6. A little known tip is to keep your flowers away from fruit, as fruit releases a gas that accelerates the aging process of flowers.
7. With boxed arrangements, the flowers are arranged in floral foam. This foam needs to remain damp to provide the flowers with water. Keep this foam wet at all times. Simply feel the foam and if it is drying out, gently pour water onto it to dampen (1/2 cup to 1 cup of water determined by size of arrangement).
There are a variety of flowers that naturally have a longer life span. Selecting these flowers in your arrangement can help to prolong the beauty of the arrangement. These flowers include Australian natives, as the harsh Australian climate and limited water supply has meant that these flowers have evolved to withstand the driest of conditions. Lilies also have an amazing ability to remain fresh and vibrant for extended periods. And last, but not least is the stunning orchid. These long lasting, exotic flowers will certainly brighten up your home whilst offering a delightful aroma.
Like most things, a little TLC goes a long way.
1300 Flowers is an Australian company that specialises in flower arrangements and flower delivery for any occasion.
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