How to Make Your Flowers Last

Check the water daily; flowers drink more than you think. Some flowers drop petals as new buds open. This process is part of the charm of a quality speciality cut flower bouquet. Enjoy the changes in the bouquet as each blossom will open in its own time. And remember, some flowers have a shorter vase life; simply remove them as they fade or clip them off.

Change the water

Some flowers are “clean” and will not require many water changes while others are “dirty” and may require several water changes to keep the water clear. After several days it may be hard to keep your vase clean because the bottom of the flower stems are starting to get soft.

Recut the stems

If your flowers start to go limp, it means they aren’t absorbing water properly and need to be recut.Simply pull the flowers out, cut off the bottom inch or two of stems, change the water, and put the flowers back in.

Re-work the bouquet

Maximize the value of your flowers! As some flowers begin to age and wilt, remove them and rearrange the remaining fresh ones. By the end of your original arrangement, you’ll have a charming bud vase with a few beautiful blooms to brighten up your kitchen windowsill.

Keep the Cycle of Life Going

These flowers have been specially handled and processed to ensure a long vase life. Keep that going by following the steps below:

  • Use a clean and sanitized vase filled with warm water.

  • Add floral food.

  • Clean all lower foliage from the stems. You do not want any leaves in the water. This will grow bacteria, clog the stems, and shorten the vase-life of your flowers.

Homemade Flower Food

2 tsp. vinegar OR lemon juice

1 tsp. sugar

1 crushed aspirin OR 1 tsp. bleach

1 qt. water