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Flower Care
How can I make my flowers last longer? Certain varieties of cut flowers las longer than others. When
buying flowers, be sure to ask your florist how long you should expect your arrangements to last.
Essentials for your flowers: Keep them in a cool spot (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit; 18 to 22
degrees Celsius), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, direct drafts from a ceiling fan,
and the tops of televisions or radiators.
When your flowers arrive in wet foam: Keep the floral foam soaked in water containing floral food
provided by your florist. Be sure to follow the directions on the package. When your flowers are
arranged in water: Keep the vase filled with water containing floral food provided by your florist. Be
sure to follow the directions on the package. If the solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely. If
possible, re-cut the stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife.
Remove leaves that will be below the waterline. Leaves in water will promote bacterial growth that
can harm the lowers. When your flowers have woody stems and branches such as Quince, Forsythia,
or Lilac, cut the stems with sharp pruning shears. Place in warm water containing fresh floral food.
Enjoy!
How can I make my flowers last longer? Certain varieties of cut flowers las longer than others. When
buying flowers, be sure to ask your florist how long you should expect your arrangements to last.
Essentials for your flowers: Keep them in a cool spot (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit; 18 to 22
degrees Celsius), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, direct drafts from a ceiling fan,
and the tops of televisions or radiators.
When your flowers arrive in wet foam: Keep the floral foam soaked in water containing floral food
provided by your florist. Be sure to follow the directions on the package. When your flowers are
arranged in water: Keep the vase filled with water containing floral food provided by your florist. Be
sure to follow the directions on the package. If the solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely. If
possible, re-cut the stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife.
Remove leaves that will be below the waterline. Leaves in water will promote bacterial growth that
can harm the lowers. When your flowers have woody stems and branches such as Quince, Forsythia,
or Lilac, cut the stems with sharp pruning shears. Place in warm water containing fresh floral food.
Enjoy!