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:
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.
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NB. Images show the standard bouquet. Deluxe bouquet has more flowers.
White Lily Sympathy Bouquet
A calming white bouquet of lilies for any occasion. In Feng Shui, it’s an emblem of summer and abundance. In China it means “Forever in Love”. In Greek poetry it represents tenderness. But really, it’s a simple, yet beautiful explosion of floral elegance.
Our lilies may arrive unopened but the buds will come into bloom within a day or two and the recipient will be able to enjoy the flowers for even longer.
