Summer Holidays
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Lengthen the Life of Your Arrangement
A little extra care can make a big difference for any size flower arrangement or fresh flower bouquet. Most floral arrangements last 4-7 days or longer, depending on the flowers used and the care they receive, if tended to. Here are the three top tips for looking after your flowers:
Water
Keep the vase filled (or floral foam soaked) with water containing the flower food we gave you. Flower foods make flowers last longer but it is important to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet. Most packets are to be mixed with c a pint of water. Flower foods should not be diluted with more water than is specified on the packet.
Food
If the flower food solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely with properly mixed flower food solution. If possible, re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Be sure to use a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems. Immediately place the stems into solution. Be careful not to cut yourself!
Temperature
Keep flowers in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or on top of televisions or radiators. Appliances like televisions give off heat, which causes flowers to dehydrate. Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions.
NB. Images show the standard bouquet. Deluxe bouquet has more flowers.
Fun in the sun...
This gorgeous mixture of gerbera, calla lilies, nutans and roses in warm shades of apricot, peach and amber complemented by beautiful foliage and arranged in a black ceramic cube makes a perfect easy-care gift, while the Vondeling Baldrick 2006 South African red wine is a serious yet exciting blend of syrah/shiraz grapes that will satisfy the most demanding of tastebuds.
A perfect gift for male and female recipients alike for any occasion and will remind them of long warm summer days in the sun...
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