Looking for a way to make your flower bouquet to last
longer? Freshly cut flowers don’t last forever and it’s perfectly normal to
want to enjoy your flowers longer. Be it a bouquet sent by a loved one or
freshly cut flowers you bought for yourself, read on to find out easy yet
effective tips on how to keep your blooms looking fresh.
The truth about fresh flowers
Freshly cut flowers, like any other living thing, has a lifespan. But that doesn’t mean that it has to be a short one. We all understand the pain of spending a hefty sum on a beautiful bouquet of flowers, only to have it wilter within the next three days. However, did you know that you can extend your flower’s lifespan by taking proper care of your blooms?
At Vancouver Red Rose we would like to share with you our experience with handling, conditioning and keeping fresh cut flowers as long as possible especially in the unpredictable weather in Vancouver. Vancouver Red Rose provides fresh flower delivery with same day delivery anywhere in Vancouver.
First off, the type of flowers matter. Different types of
freshly cut flowers have different lifespans. Here’s a list with their
estimated lifespans.
Roses - Up to 1 week with proper care
Sunflowers - Up to 1 week with proper care
Lilies - Up to 1 week with proper care
Carnations - Up to 2-3 weeks with proper care
Dahlias - Up to 1 week with proper care
Ranunculus - Up to 1 week with proper care
Chrysanthemums - Up to 2 weeks with proper care
Hydrangea - Up to 4-5 days with proper care
Baby's Breath - Up to 10 days with proper care
Orchids - Up to 1-3 months with proper care
So, you just had flowers delivered to you, now what?
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Keep fresh flowers away from drafts and extreme temperatures, which can quickly dry out the flowers and cause wilting.
- If your flowers came in plastic, remove this as soon as possible.
- Do not place your arrangement near fruit or in the path of cigarette smoke. The ethylene gas is detrimental to many flower types.
- Avoid placing flower arrangements in windowsills and other areas with full sun where flowers can wilt due to overheating.
- Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions.
How To Keep Your Flowers Looking Fresh?
- Keep your vase filled with water! All flower and foliage stems should be submerged. Flowers stay fresher, longer when they can get a drink!
- 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 water. When it gets cloudy it’s time to change it out.
Changing The Water In Your Flower 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 mix in the flower preservative provided by your florist, according to the instructions on the packet.
- For best results, cut stems with a sharp knife at an angle about one to two inches from the bottom. This allows them to better absorb water. Do not use scissors to cut your flowers because they can crush the stems and prevent water absorption.
- Place loose stems or wrapped bouquets of fresh flowers in your water mixture as soon as possible.
Some flowers last longer than others and inevitably if you
get a flower bouquet, unless you specifically choose one that has the same type
of flower, some would wilt faster than others. It would then take extra work to
ensure the wilted flowers are taken out from the vase.
Looking for a way to make your flower bouquet to last
longer? Freshly cut flowers don’t last forever and it’s perfectly normal to
want to enjoy your flowers longer. Be it a bouquet sent by a loved one or
freshly cut flowers you bought for yourself. Below is an easy and effective Tip Chart on how to keep your blooms looking fresh.
Tip Chart
