Avoid refrigerators or walk-in coolers not specifically designed for flowers.Ĩ. Keep flowers away from direct sunlight, heat and air vents, television sets or excessive heat. Generally, the cooler the temperature, the slower the flowers will open and the longer their life. Allow flowers at least 4 hours to hydrate well. Some flowers take up to 12 hours to hydrate fully.Ħ. Immediately after cutting, place the stems in the prepared water. The flowers will drink an exceptionally large amount of water upon arrival.
Cut stems diagonally about an inch from the base of the stem with sharp scissors or knife.ĥ. Leaves left in water will tend to rot and create bacteria that shorten vase life.Ĥ. Remember that foliage should never be in contact with water. Remove all leaves that will be under the water level. As an alternative, you can use some Sprite and a few drops of unscented bleach (6-8 drops per gallon) to inhibit bacterial growth.ģ. If you can get some floral preservative at a flower shop, that will prolong floral life. Fill clean containers with at least 4 inches of fresh, cool water. Also leave the rubber bands holding the stems together for the first 4 hours or, if you wish, until you are ready to start arranging flowers. If you want to leave the packaging on the blooms, be sure to loosen it so they can breathe and not trap condensation.Ģ. Remove packaging from the stems, but leave any plastic or paper covering the blooms for the first few hours while the flowers re-hydrate. Carefully unpack rose from box by cutting any straps. A few hours after hydration, they will perk up and look dramatically different.įollow these simple steps for maximum performance and satisfaction:ġ. With proper care, they can last up to two weeks or more.
It is NORMAL for your flowers to appear sleepy and thirsty on arrival. After they have been properly hydrated and put into a state of suspended animation, they ship in dry packs (usually). So they will probably look different than you are used to purchasing. Since your roses will be shipped direct from the farms, you will be receiving them at the same stage as a flower wholesaler. Normally they will arrive before 10:30 am, depending on your service area. For a Friday or Saturday wedding your flowers should be delivered on the Wednesday before. We recommend you schedule your flowers to arrive 2 to 3 days before the actual event. Proper flower care begins with the timing of your delivery.
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