FLOWER CARE
Flowers are living creatures. They deserve some attention even after they’ve been cut. Some flowers last longer than others, but if you take good care of them you’ll always have something pretty to look at.
Is there a magic trick, or a secret cocktail to lift their spirits? Not really, but we do have a few good habits to recommend. Follow our steps, make them your own, and you’ll enjoy your flowers much longer!
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A GREAT VASE GOES A LONG WAY
— Choose a vase you love. It makes up half of the arrangement!
— Try to pick a fitting size for your bouquet. An opening that’s too large can disrupt the arrangement’s composition, while one that’s too small won’t give the flowers enough space to breathe and stay fresh. The same goes for height. When in doubt, choose slightly smaller rather than larger.
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PREPARE YOUR BOUQUET
— Take the flowers out of their wrapping and remove the elastic band or string holding them together.
— Using clean, sharp garden shears or a sharp knife, trim the stems at an angle to increase the surface area for water absorption.
— Trim your stems to fit your vase perfectly. The base of the bouquet should sit just above the rim of the vase. We often arrange our bouquets with varying stem lengths to create a more playful, dynamic look.
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START FRESH
— Clean your vase thoroughly with warm water, a brush or sponge, and ecological detergent. You should be able to drink from it! Rinse to remove leftover soap. White vinegar can help to remove stubborn stains.
— Fill your vase up to ⅔ with water and pop the flowers in.
— Remove any leaves or flowers sitting below the water line.
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LOCATION, LOCATION
— Direct sunlight or heat will cause flowers to wilt quickly, but they also don’t appreciate cold drafts. Choose a cool, stable location if you want to enjoy them for as long as possible.
— Keep them away from fruit baskets, as ripening fruit releases gases that can speed up the aging process of your flowers.
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KEEP BACTERIA AT BAY
— Refresh the water every two days. If you notice it’s gotten dirty, rinse your vase again before you add water.
— Now and then, boost your stems by giving them a fresh cut. Put back in clean water.
— Never mix old flowers with new ones!
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NEVER STOP ARRANGING
— Groom your flowers. Our bouquets often include stems with multiple blooms. Remove any wilted flower heads so the newly opening ones can receive all the attention — and energy — they deserve.
— Take out any sad flowers as they will speed up the wilting process.
— Re-arrange in a smaller vase, or make a little kenzan piece, if you feel your bouquet has become too sparse.
