A little extra care can make a big difference for any size flower arrangement or fresh flower bouquet. Most floral arrangements last 4-7 days or longer, depending on the flowers used and the care they receive, if tended to. Here are the three top tips for looking after your flowers:
Keep the vase filled (or floral foam soaked) with water containing the flower food we gave you. Flower foods make flowers last longer but it is important to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet. Most packets are to be mixed with c a pint of water. Flower foods should not be diluted with more water than is specified on the packet.
Food
If the flower food solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely with properly mixed flower food solution. If possible, re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Be sure to use a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems. Immediately place the stems into solution. Be careful not to cut yourself!
Temperature
Keep flowers in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or on top of televisions or radiators. Appliances like televisions give off heat, which causes flowers to dehydrate. Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions.
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Pink Orchid
This long stemmed plant is closely associated with grace and elegance, and this pink variation is no exception. Planted in a pot, this orchid makes the perfect house-warming gift as it has an estimated life expectancy of up to 8 weeks, although for those more green-fingered members of the population there’s nothing to prevent you being lucky enough to witness reccurring flowering throughout seasons, indefinitely! A useful tip to achieve this is that orchids enjoy consistent temperatures and just the right amount of water.
People love to talk about sending flowers, but don't always get round to actually doing it. So send someone a hint to buy you this arrangement. You can also add a message and your name (if you want). Good luck!
Send hint.
Friday 12 June 2009
Thanks, my daughter-in-law loved the flowers said they were beautiful, in fact the best she had received from anyone yesterday, including her husband! I will definitely use your website for all my future orders.
Regards, Sharmeen
Wednesday 10 June 2009
I am very please with the next day service. Sending a text message and an email as confirmation within around half an hour of delivery is pretty impressive.
Many thanks S J
Friday 05 June 2009
That was brilliant - beautiful flowers, on time, right place - just perfect. As we say in Far North Queensland - good on ya mate.
Giles C. PS Thank you.
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