flower care tips
Our harvest and post-harvest practices help to maximize your enjoyment of our flowers, which is why some blooms may not be fully open at time of purchase. Here are some tips to extend the vase life of your flowers once they are home with you.
Tip 1:
Remove all foliage below the water line in your vase. Foliage that is
submerged is prone to rotting, which will contaminate the water and shorten the
life of your blooms.
Tip 2:
Trim stems before putting your flowers in water and each time you change the water. This exposes fresh tissue so stems can continue drinking as much water as possible. Use your sharpest pair of scissors, as dull scissors can crush stems.
Tip 3:
Check the water level in your vase frequently, and make sure the ends of all stems are submerged. You might be surprised how much flowers can drink in a day!
Tip 4:
Change the water entirely every couple days. Replacing with fresh water prevents the buildup of bacteria that can impede stems' ability to absorb water. Floral preservative can help prevent bacteria as well, if you choose to use it. Bonus points for washing your vase with soap and water during this process. Don't forget to trim your stems again before returning them to your vase.
Tip 5:
Avoid setting flowers in bright light or beside fruits and vegetables. Direct sun and ethylene (the ripening gas emitted by some fruits and vegetables) both encourage flowers to continue along their life cycle. We, however, want to preserve blooms at their peak for as long as possible.
Tip 6:
Remove drooping, wilting, or spent stems. Some flowers simply have a shorter vase life than others. You shouldn't have to abandon an entire bouquet for a couple sad stems!
