Few things bring joy, beauty, and scent to a room quite like fresh flowers. Whether you’ve received a show-stopping bouquet from The Flower Store for a special occasion, or you’ve chosen your own arrangement to brighten up a space, proper flower care is essential. Our experienced team at The Flower Store, supplying flowers to homes, weddings, and businesses locally, have compiled their best flower care advice so you can make the most of your flowers.
When you receive an arrangement from The Flower Store, take a moment to admire the carefully curated design by our expert florists. When you’re ready to display your flowers, gently remove all packaging. If there is a water-soaked pouch at the stems, keep your flowers in it until you’re ready to place them in a vase. Arrange the flowers on a clean surface to avoid bruising or damaging delicate petals and leaves.
Next, fill a clean vase with fresh, lukewarm water. Our The Flower Store florists recommend using lukewarm water (not cold or hot) as it helps stems to absorb moisture more easily. Add the flower food sachet included with every The Flower Store bouquet for a gentle nutrient boost and to prevent bacterial growth.
One of the simplest yet most effective tips from The Flower Store Flowers team is to trim each stem before placing flowers in a vase. Use sharp scissors or floral shears to make a diagonal cut about 2-3 cm from the bottom of each stem. This maximises the surface area for water uptake and helps prevent stems from sitting flat against the vase bottom, improving hydration.
Re-cutting stems every few days can dramatically prolong the vase life of your arrangement. If you ever notice flowers drooping sooner than expected, trimming the stems can often revive their vitality.
Water is a cut flower’s best friend. Experienced The Flower Store florists always emphasise changing vase water every two days. Rinse and refill with fresh lukewarm water, and be sure to add more flower food if you have it. Clean water helps prevent bacteria from accumulating, which can block stems and shorten the life of your flowers.
Remove any leaves that will be submerged in water, as these can decay and further encourage bacterial growth. You’ll notice The Flower Store bouquets are often delivered with foliage already trimmed to the ideal length, but checking as you arrange is always worthwhile.
Where you display your flowers makes a real difference to their longevity. Our The Flower Store florists recommend the following placement tips:
The type and season of your flowers can make a difference to their care needs. As your local florists, The Flower Store team offers these seasonal flower tips:
Our The Flower Store Flowers care experts rely on some tried-and-true hacks to extend flower freshness:
It’s natural for some flowers to fade sooner than others. Our The Flower Store florists suggest promptly removing any wilting or soggy stems as soon as you notice them. This prevents bacteria from spreading and allows the remaining flowers to thrive.
As petals and leaves naturally fall, remove them from water and the display area. This keeps your arrangement looking tidy and further discourages early decay.
From our workshop to your home, event, or business, The Flower Store’s professional florists infuse every arrangement with experience and care. Every tip in this guide is drawn from our hands-on expertise arranging flowers for all occasions and environments. Caring for The Flower Store Flowers is simple when you understand the tricks professionals use every day!
With these tips, you’ll enjoy vibrant, beautiful flowers that last longer and brighten your space to the fullest. Trust The Flower Store’s florist advice, and your bouquets will reward you with extended beauty and fragrance, season after season.
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