Flower Care - Making your flowers last longer!
So you've bought your Fresh Flowers, or, received them! You lucky thing you!
Flowers don't stop needing care and love, you can put some easy tricks and tips into play with very little effort to ensure that your Flowers last as long as possible! Avondale Flowers give you all the ins and outs you need.
Top tips on keeping your Flowers looking fresh for longer
• If your flowers came in plastic, remove this as soon as possible, please recycle! Our Flowers come in biodegradable water bags where possible, so these can also be recycled.
• Avoid placing flower arrangements in windowsills and other areas with full sun where flowers can wilt due to overheating.
• Keep fresh flowers away from drafts and extreme temperatures, which can quickly dry out the flowers and cause wilting.
• Do not place your arrangement near fruit or in the path of cigarette smoke. The ethylene gas is detrimental to many flower types and will reduce their lifespan.
• Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions, so keep the heat at bay where possible!
Keep your vase filled with fresh water and …
· Keep your vase filled with fresh water! All flower and foliage stems should be submerged. Flowers stay fresher, longer when they can get a drink of fresh water!
· If your flowers came in a basket or other container with foam, add fresh water every day.
· Immediately remove dead or wilting leaves and stems from fresh flower arrangements.
· Watch your vase water. When it gets cloudy it’s time to change it. Changing the water every 2-3 days is best!
Change the water in your Floral Arrangement
· First remove any dead or dying flowers from the arrangement.
· After carefully removing the good flowers, clean the vase thoroughly with soapy water to remove any bacteria that could cause the fresh flowers to deteriorate even quicker. Be sure to rinse thoroughly.
· Replace the water and feel free to add your own Flower Food.
· For best results, cut stems with a sharp knife or scissors at a 45º angle about one to two inches from the bottom. This allows them to better absorb water. Do not use blunt scissors to cut your flowers because they can crush the stems and prevent water absorption.
· Place loose stems or unwrapped bouquets of fresh flowers in your water mixture as soon as possible.
· Unfortunately flowers don't last forever, after you've finished with your arrangement, be sure to wash your vase/container very thoroughly in hot soapy water, or better yet, in your dishwasher if the care instructions of your vase/container permit.