Like you, we want your flowers to last as long as possible. We have put together some helpful tips to help your flowers last longer.

Fresh Flower Tips

1. Using cold tap water fill a clean vase (we use bleach to clean our vases for looks and for minimum bacteria) to a level that will allow all the flower stems to be immersed in the water (about two thirds full).

2. Unwarp your flowers from their pretty paper and ribbon, leave the twine tie on the stems to help keep your bouquet arranged nicely

3. Remove any foliage (leaves) that would be immersed in the water. Cut about 2cm off the stems on an angle (this allows a greater surface area for the flowers to drink from and ensures they do not sit flat on the bottom of the vase). Cutting the stems also opens them to be able to drink water, it is important to cut immediately before placing in water or even cut under water. If the flowers are left out of water for more than a couple of minutes after cutting be sure to cut again as they would have started to seal up again.

4. Place the vase in a cool place away from direct sunlight, strong heat, ripening fruit (that ripe banana will age your flowers fast) and draughts.

5. Change the water every other day. If you have time also recut the stems on an angle. As some of the flowers begin to wilt, fade or droop, either cut back or remove from the vase and continue to enjoy the flowers that remain.

Bonus Tips

Ensure flowers are transported home/ to their recipient directly and not left in the car while you shop, are at work, out at lunch etc. flowers do not like heat, and you may find them looking sad and wilted if left in a hot car. 

Flowers need water (we probably don't need to tell you that) this means if you are purchasing your flowers a day early and gifting them the next day, please make sure to add extra water to the wrap or ask for your flowers to be arranged in a vase.