Flower Care Tips
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Depending on the flowers used and the care they receive, most floral arrangements last 4-7 days or longer.
Here are some tips for longer lasting and more vibrant flowers from the experts:
For floral arrangements
- Keep flowers in a cool spot, away from direct heat, sunlight. Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions.
- Keep the vase filled or floral foam soaked with water.
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- Flower foods make flowers last longer but it is important to follow the mixing directions accordingly.
If the water becomes cloudy, replace it entirely with fresh water. If possible, re-cut stems by removing one to two inches. Be sure to use a sharp knife/clippers to avoid crushing the stems.
For loose bunches or boxed flowers
- Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them in a flower food solution. Don't forget how important it is to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet.
- Fill a clean, deep vase with water and add flower food.
- Remove leaves that will be below the waterline. Leaves in water will promote bacterial microbial growth that may limit water uptake by the flower.
- Re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife/clippers. Place the flowers in the vase solution you've prepared.
Selection Tips
- Look for flowers with firm petals, upright and buds that are beginning to open. Spotted, dropping or yellow leaves are sign of aging!
- When using woody stems and branches (such as quince, forsythia or lilac), cut the stem with sharp pruning shears.
- Want to get your flowers to bloom faster? Place them in warm water containing fresh flower food.