We all love that feeling when we receive a beautiful bunch of flowers! Someone has made the effort to show you how much they care. But how do you look after your beautiful bouquet? Our easy step by step guide will help you keep your flowers blooming for as long as possible!
Care tips to keep your flowers happier for longer
1. After 24 hours remove all packaging your bouquet was delivered in.
2. With a sharp pair of scissors, snip 1 - 2cm off the end of the stems. Repeat this step daily if possible.
3. Handle flowers gently and avoid touched the head of the flower to minimise bruising
4. Place your bouquet in a suitable, clean vase filled with cool, clean water. Replace the water every day to avoid bacteria build up.
5. Ensure no leaves or debris are in the water. Leaves in the vase water increases bacteria growth and reduces the vase life of flowers.Ā
6. Keep your flowers away from direct heart sources such as radiators, sunny windowsills and cooking areas.Ā
7. Remove any flowers that have past their best, this reduces the chance of other flowers spoiling quicker and keeps the bouquet looking fresh.
8. Enjoy!
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