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Spring flowers face something winter blooms don't deal with as much: warming weather, longer daylight hours, and rooms that can heat up through the afternoon. A few small changes to where and how you keep your flowers can help them last longer this time of year. Why does placement matter more in spring? As the weather warms up and the sun sets later, it warms our homes in the afternoon more than it does through winter. Being mindful of where you place flowers inside your home is important. Keep flowers away from direct sunlight, as they'll wilt quickly in the heat. If heaters are still running on cool spring mornings or nights, make sure flowers are kept away from outlets and other heat sources too. NSW Department of Primary Industries guidance on cut flower care backs this up, keeping flowers cool for as long as possible after they're cut is one of the biggest factors in how long they last. A few extra habits that help any bouquet last longer Alongside watching placement, a few habits recommended by Shari at Eden Flower Studio and NSW DPI's postharvest flower care guidance make a real difference to vase life, whatever the season: Get stems into clean water as soon as possible. The longer a stem sits out of water after cutting, the more it dries out and struggles to take up water again. Get flowers into a vase as soon as you can after bringing them home. Cut stems underwater when re-trimming. If you're giving stems a fresh cut once they're already home, doing it while the stem tip is submerged in water stops air bubbles being drawn up into the stem, which can otherwise block water uptake. Strip the lower leaves. Removing any foliage that would sit below the waterline stops it decaying in the water, which speeds up bacterial growth and shortens vase life for the whole bouquet. Replace the water regularly. Clean water free of bacteria is one of the simplest things you can control at home. Change it every couple of days, and give the vase a rinse while you're at it. Keep native flowers in mind too. If your bouquet includes Australian natives like kangaroo paw or Christmas bells, a small amount of sugar in the water can genuinely help extend their vase life, a tip that comes straight from NSW DPI's own flower care research. Keep flowers away from ripening fruit. Ripening fruit releases a gas that speeds up wilting in nearby flowers, so it's worth keeping flowers away from the fruit bowl. A quick spring care checklist: Keep flowers out of direct sunlight Keep flowers away from heaters, outlets and other heat sources Get stems into clean water as soon as possible after bringing them home Cut stems underwater when re-trimming Strip any leaves that would sit below the waterline Change the water every couple of days Add a touch of sugar to the water for native stems like kangaroo paw Keep flowers away from fruit bowls and ripening produce              Where to get fresh spring flowers in Gregory Hills Good care habits help most when the flowers were fresh to begin with. If you're after a fresh spring bouquet to put these tips into practice on, Eden Flower Studio is based in Gregory Hills and delivers same-day across Camden, Oran Park and Narellan. Frequently Asked Questions Why do spring flowers need extra care with placement? Warmer afternoons and longer daylight hours mean homes heat up more through the day in spring than in winter, so flowers kept in direct sun or near heat sources will wilt faster. Why cut stems underwater? Cutting a stem while it's submerged stops air bubbles being drawn into it, which would otherwise block the stem from taking up water properly. Does sugar in the water actually help? For some Australian native flowers like kangaroo paw and Christmas bells, yes, NSW DPI's own postharvest research notes a benefit. It's less consistent for other native varieties, so it's worth treating as a native-specific tip rather than a rule for every bouquet. Where's the best place to keep flowers at home in spring? Somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight, away from heaters, outlets or other heat sources. Where can I get fresh spring flowers near Gregory Hills or Camden? Eden Flower Studio is based in Gregory Hills and delivers same-day across Camden, Narellan and Oran Park throughout spring.  

Spring brings two very different kinds of flowers into their moment: the ones you can get for months, and the ones that vanish again almost as fast as they arrived. Right now, two blooms are doing exactly that, ranunculus and hellebore, and they're both worth knowing about before the season moves on. Why ranunculus is having a moment Ranunculus are one of spring's most requested blooms, and it's easy to see why. Their tightly layered, paper-thin petals give a fluffy, rounded shape that reads almost identical to a peony, months before peonies are actually in season. That makes them a favourite stand-in for anyone chasing that soft, romantic look early. They also come in an unusually wide colour range for a single flower, from soft blush pink through to hot pink, and from pale lemon to a bold canary yellow. That range is part of what makes them so versatile, equally at home as a statement arrangement as they are sitting in a simple vase on the coffee table. Because the colour range is so broad, ranunculus works well either as a statement on its own, a full vase in one shade for something bold, or mixed across two or three tones for a softer, more layered look. It's a flower that adapts to how you want it to feel, rather than dictating one particular style. The hidden gem of early spring: hellebore Hellebore is a different story altogether. Where ranunculus has a longer window, hellebore is only around for a short stretch of early spring, which is exactly what makes it worth seeking out while it lasts. It's traditionally a garden flower rather than a florist staple, but it holds up surprisingly well once cut, which isn't always a given with garden blooms. Its colour palette leans into green, white and shades of purple, giving it a quiet, muted character that works two ways: soft and neutral in a pared-back arrangement, or deep and moody when paired with darker tones. That range is what makes hellebore such a flexible base flower. Sit it alongside whites and greens for something clean and understated, or pair it with deeper purples and burgundies for a richer, more dramatic arrangement. Either way, it brings a texture and depth that's hard to get from more typical spring blooms. Two very different spring flowers, one seasonal window Together, ranunculus and hellebore capture what makes spring interesting from a florist's perspective. One gives you months of colour to work with, the other gives you a short, quiet window worth planning around. Knowing which is which is part of what makes seasonal buying worth it, you're not just getting fresher flowers, you're getting the right flower at the right moment. Where to find them in Gregory Hills Both ranunculus and hellebore are moving through our spring stock right now, alongside the usual seasonal favourites. You'll find them featured in our Botanical arrangements this month, where native and seasonal blooms are mixed together. Given how short hellebore's window is, it's worth asking early if you want it included in an arrangement. Once it's gone for the season, it won't be back until next spring. We deliver same-day across Gregory Hills, Camden, Oran Park and Narellan, so if a particular spring bloom catches your eye, getting in touch sooner rather than later is the best way to make sure it's still available. You can pop in-store or call our team.    .                   Frequently Asked Questions What makes ranunculus similar to peonies? Ranunculus have the same tightly layered, rounded petal structure as peonies, which is why they're often used as an earlier-season alternative before peonies come into bloom. How long is hellebore in season? Hellebore only appears for a short window in early spring, making it one of the more fleeting seasonal blooms compared to longer-flowering spring flowers like ranunculus. Where can I find spring flowers near Gregory Hills or Camden? Eden Flower Studio is based in Gregory Hills and delivers same-day across Camden, Narellan and Oran Park throughout spring.  

Florist flowers generally last longer than supermarket flowers because they spend less time in the supply chain before reaching you, arriving fresher and better cared for. The difference shows up fastest in how quickly your flowers wilt at home. Why do supermarket flowers wilt faster? Supermarkets buy flowers in bulk to keep prices low, which stretches out the supply chain. Stock can sit in distribution centres and on shelves for up to 10 days before it's discounted, and it's often stored near the fruit and veg aisle. That's a problem, since ripening produce releases a gas that speeds up wilting in nearby flowers. By the time a bunch reaches your trolley, a lot of its vase life is already gone. How much fresher are florist flowers? A local florist typically turns stock over in just 3-4 days from supplier to store, kept at the right temperature with proper water changes the whole way. That shorter turnaround can add close to an extra week of vase life compared to supermarket flowers, so the same amount of money buys noticeably longer-lasting blooms. Why does buying local matter in Gregory Hills specifically? Camden Council, which covers Gregory Hills, Oran Park and Narellan, is currently the fastest-growing local government area in Australia, with the population expected to double over the next decade nearly. More than half of Australians say keeping money in the local community is their main reason for shopping local. In a growing area like this, that spend supports local jobs and local suppliers rather than a national distribution network. What do you get with a local florist like Eden Flower Studio? Eden Flower Studio has been arranging flowers for Gregory Hills and the wider Macarthur region since 2008, still run by the same mother-daughter team who started it. Every order includes: Fresh stock, arranged in-store rather than shipped in pre-packaged A real person to help you pick the right flowers for the occasion Custom arrangements, made to order rather than mass-produced Same-day delivery across Camden, Narellan, Oran Park and Gregory Hills             How do you make any bouquet last longer? A few small habits extend vase life no matter where flowers come from: Trim stems at an angle before placing them in water Change the water every couple of days Keep flowers away from direct sun and fruit bowls Remove any leaves sitting below the waterline Frequently Asked Questions Are supermarket flowers really worse quality than florist flowers? Generally yes, mainly because of how long they sit in the supply chain before purchase and how they're stored while they wait. Is it more expensive to buy from a local florist? Sometimes slightly, but longer vase life, a wider range, and a custom arrangement usually make up the difference in value. Where can I find a local florist near Gregory Hills, Oran Park or Camden? Eden Flower Studio is based in Gregory Hills and delivers same-day across Camden, Narellan and Oran Park.