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"How To Make Your Arrangements Last Longer"

Two questions asked when purchasing flowers are “How do I take care of them?” and “How long will they last?” From a single stem, to a small arrangement to an abundant design of fresh-cut flora, just a little care can make a significant difference. Most floral arrangements last approximately 4  – 7 days based upon the type of flower(s) and the conditions they are kept in. A little “love” from you and the flowers should re-pay this and provide pleasure for you for longer.

Here are some recommendations to keep your flower arrangements looking good and extending their time.
Vased:

• Keep the water-level high in the container;
• We recommend changing the water daily. When doing so, clean the container;
• Re-fill the container with fresh, warm, water mixed with floral food and/or 1-drop of household bleach. If no floral food, 1-drop of bleach alone with the water can be used;
• If changing the water daily, trimming the stems of the flora with a sharp tool is best. If changing the water only after 2-3 days, cut 1” – 2” off the stems. For woody-stemmed flora such as forsythia, use sharp pruning shears. It is preferable to remove foliage that may be below the water line.

Floral foam:

• Keep the floral foam – often used in opaque containers – thoroughly soaked;
• Do NOT remove flora from the foam et cetera.

Boxed flowers & bunches/hand-tied bouquets, we will place water tubes (on most) floral stems.  However:

• Get into a water-filled container promptly & handle as shown above for “Vased”.

For all fresh-cut flora, regardless of container:

• Keep in a cool location – approx. 65F (18C) – away from heat sources such as TV, radiator, room vents, appliances et cetera;
• Keep out of drafts – cold as well as hot;
• Keep out of direct sunlight;
• Keep the arrangement off surfaces that might stain from water.  Place a saucer or table mat under the container if placing it on a porous surface; and
• Keep away from animals and small children in case of accident.

If you have any questions about the care of flowers, do also remember we are here in an effort to answer these for you.  You may e-mail or ‘phone and we’ll endeavor to help.