Flower Care Tips

Keep your flowers looking fresh and beautiful for as long as possible with a few simple care steps. A little attention can make a big difference to how long your bouquet lasts.

How to Care for Your Flowers

• Use a clean vase
  Wash your vase thoroughly before adding your flowers. This helps prevent bacteria from building up in the water.

• Fill with fresh water
  Use clean, cool water and refresh it every 2–3 days.

• Trim the stems
  Cut around 2–3 cm from the bottom of each stem at an angle before placing the flowers in water. Re-trim them every few days.

• Remove leaves below the waterline
  Any leaves sitting in the water should be removed, as they can decay and encourage bacteria.

• Add flower food
  If flower food is included with your bouquet, add it to the water according to the instructions.

• Keep flowers somewhere cool
  Avoid placing your bouquet in direct sunlight, next to radiators, or in very warm rooms.

• Keep away from fruit
  Ripening fruit releases natural gases that can cause flowers to age more quickly.

• Remove fading flowers
  Take out any flowers or leaves that begin to wilt so the rest of the arrangement stays fresher for longer.

• Top up the water regularly
  Flowers can drink more than you expect, so check the water level each day.

A little extra care goes a long way

Different flowers naturally have different lifespans, so some blooms may open or fade earlier than others. With fresh water, clean stems and the right environment, you can enjoy your bouquet at its best for longer.