Whether it’s for a wedding or for your home, flowers require
a little love so that they can have a long life!
Here are my top 5 tips for keeping flowers fresh longer:
WATER: This is the most important factor to flower care!
Water Level: Flowers drink water and need to have stems submerged in water. Make sure all stems are in water! Check water level daily.
Water Temperature: Most flowers like warm/hot water. That’s right…not cold!
Water Freshness: Just like you, flowers like clean water. As they decay, the water will get dirty. Change water every 1-2 days. Add flower preservatives or 1-3 drops of bleach to keep water clean longer. Remember, warm/hot water!
TEMPERATURE: Hot water + cool environments.
As mentioned above, flowers need the warmest tap water (not boiling) with every water change.
Keep out of direct sunlight or heat. Cool, shaded environments are best.
RE-CUT STEMS: Give them a trim!
The shorter the flower is, the longer it will last.
With every water change, cut flower stem about 1/4” at an angle!
PICK LONG LASTING FLOWERS: Every flower has a different life span.
Short Life: anemones, irises, stock
Long Life: daisies, carnations, greenery, filler flowers, lilies
Hydrangeas, roses and peonies are somewhere in the middle!
KNOW YOUR FLOWER: Every flower requires different care!
Hydrangea: These big beauties are temperamental. When they start to wilt, immediately re-cut and place in hot water to revive.
Roses: Short roses last very long! Strip the leaves and thorns and place in hot water.
Tulips: They grow! They will continue to grow and move as they blow open. Flower temperature should be warm and not hot.
When in doubt, just ask me! Email me at thefloralcottageflorist@gmail.com for specific questions!
Lots of love,
Randee