You either brought home or received some flowers from Bloom & Pour. A few easy steps will get you on your way to extending the life of your fresh-cut flowers.
1. Choosing the Right Vase
Height: Pick a vase that’s the same height as your flowers or shorter.
Opening: Make sure the opening is wide enough for the stems, but not too big. We recommend 5-7 stems per inch of vase diameter, but this varies depending on the type of flowers.
2. Preparing Your Vase
Clean your vase: Wash it with warm soapy water and rinse it well.
Add fresh water: Fill the vase with cool, clean water so that the stems are submerged at least halfway.
3. Cleaning Your Flowers
Unwrap your bouquet: Carefully remove any wrapping.
Remove submerged leaves: Cut off any leaves that will sit in the water. Leaves in water can cause bacteria to grow.
Keep leaves above water: Make sure the remaining leaves stay out of the water.
4. Arranging Your Flowers
Trim stems: Cut at least ½ inch off the bottom of each stem using sharp, clean scissors or shears.
Place in water right away: After cutting, place your flowers in the vase immediately to hydrate them.
Get creative: Feel free to arrange the flowers however you like, or simply drop the tied bouquet into the vase.
5. Trim Stems & Refresh Water
Trim every 2-3 days: Cut another ½ inch off the stems every couple of days to keep them hydrated.
Refresh the water: Change the water every 1-2 days to prevent bacteria build-up.
6. Other Tips for Long-Lasting Blooms
Avoid sunlight and heat: Keep flowers out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources like vents.
Cool spot: Flowers last longer in a cooler space, so avoid placing them in a hot area.
Remove wilting stems: As flowers age, remove any wilting stems to prevent bacteria from spreading to the others.
With these easy steps, your flowers will stay happy and fresh for longer!!
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