FLOWER CARE INSTRUCTIONS

To ensure you get the most out of your blooms, we recommend the following care tips.  However, it is important to note that all blooms have a different life span, and depending on what stage they are in, as well as other environmental elements, will determine their longevity of life.  Some blooms will last only a few days, where others can last up to 3 weeks.  And in some cases, both for good and for bad, blooms and even surprise us and last longer or short than we expect them too...

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1. If your blooms are not already in water or a water source, it is important to get them into clean water as soon as possible.  Ensure that before you place them in water you cut 2-3 cm off each stem.  This is because as when a stem is out of water and it dries, it naturally creates a plastic like seal to withhold the water in the stems.  By cutting the stem you will allow the bloom to drink the water you place it in.

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2. Cutting them stems on an angle exposes more surface area, so that it can drink more water.  Do this with sharp scissors or a knife and try not to crush the stem.

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3. Remove any plastic or cellophane wrap.  Flowers breathe and create condensation, a plastic wrap traps this and causes the stems to rot.

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4. Remove any blooms or foliage that will sit under the water line.  These will rot and produce more bacteria in the water.

5. Change the water every 2-4 days.  Don't just top it up.  By changing the water you are removing the bacteria that will be growing and give your blooms a fresh lease of life.  However I do recommend topping up tulips with water rather than taking them out of the vase.  Tulips continue to grow, but by disturbing them it will often cause them to flop.

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6. Keep blooms out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.  Most blooms like it cool.

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7. Keep blooms away from the fruit bowl.  The gases released affects the longevity of the blooms life.

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BALL FLOWERS - WRIST CORSAGES & BUTTONHOLES

As these flowers are not in a water source and are delicate, wired and unable to be placed in water, we recommend keeping them in the fridge or in a cool dark location in the home.  This will help to keep them as fresh as can be.  

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If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us for more advice.

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