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How to take care of your flowers
Make your bouquet last longer with these flower and plant care tips.
Cut Flowers
- Fill a vase with lukewarm water and add a floral preservative.
- Remove wrapping from flowers.
- Remove any foliage that will be below the water line.
- Slant cut about 3.5cm off the stem.
- Arrange flowers as desired and place in a cool location away from draughts, sun and fruit.
- Every 3-4 days repeat steps 1, 3 and 4.
Roses
- Fill a vase with lukewarm water and add a floral preservative.
- Remove water packets from stems and any foliage that will be below the water line.
- Slant cut about 3.5cm off the stem.
- Place in a cool location away from draughts, sun and fruit.
- Every 3-4 days repeat steps 1-3.
Hand Tied Bouquet
- Do not remove tying ribbon, as arranging is not necessary.
- Fill a vase with lukewarm water and add a floral preservative.
- Slant cut about 3.5cm off the stem.
- Place in a cool location away from draughts, sun and fruit.
- Every 3-4 days repeat steps 2-4.
Water Filled Box
- Flowers in a water filled box require no further arranging.
- Top up water level if necessary.
- Add a floral preservative.
- Place in a cool location away from draughts, sun and fruit.
- Check water level daily.
Arrangement (Oasis)
- Add water daily to extend the life of your arrangement.
- Place in a cool location away from draughts, sun and fruit.
Drooping Flowers?
Are your roses or chrysanthemums drooping? Slant cut 3.5cm off the stem ends. Place the stem bottoms in a container with about 4cm of very hot water for 2-3 minutes. Return them to your vase of lukewarm water and add a floral preservative. Handle chrysanthemums carefully as they can lose petals easily.