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Flower Care
Follow these simple steps to make your beautiful flowers last:
On arrival...
- Carefully unwrap your flowers as soon as you can.
- If you receive a hand tied bouquet leave the tie around the stems to maintain its shape.
- Cut 3cm off each stem at a 45 degree angle using a sharp knife. Scissors can be used but they are not as good for the flowers as they blunt the stems which can stop them taking up water.
- Strip off all the leaves below the water line as they will decompose and create bacteria which will kill the flowers prematurely.
- Arrange your bouquet in a clean vase filled with lukewarm water and flower food.
Remember to …
- Ensure your vases are clean - use bleach or a proprietary cleaner.
- Use fresh, lukewarm water as it has less oxygen, so there is less risk of air bubbles in the stem stopping the flowers from taking up water.
- Use the sachet of cut flower food as it will stop bacterial growth in the water and will feed and protect your flowers.
- Place your flowers in a cool position away from heat, draughts and sunlight.
- Ensure your flowers are not put near fruit or vegetables as they release ethylene gas which prematurely ages fresh flowers.
Don’t forget to…
- Remove pollen from lilies.
- Check the vase water level regularly and add fresh water. If possible changing it daily will prolong the life of your flowers.
- Re-cut the stems after a week, as this helps water uptake.
- Remove any flowers that show signs of wilting or fading.
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