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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NB. Images show the standard bouquet. Deluxe bouquet has more flowers.
Fifty Red Tulips
Tulips are Arena Flowers' favourite flowers. Red is regarded as a passionate, vibrant and warm colour. Since tulips are large, showy, and usually solitary, flowers, a “tulip’ has come to mean ‘a showy person’. ‘Tulipomania’ is the craze for tulip growing, originating in the Netherlands in the 17th century. The tulip stands for perfect love and each shade expresses some emotion of life. A red tulip signifies generosity.
Please note that, depending on the season, this bouquet might be sent out as a hand-tie and not a gift wrap. This is because, at certain times of the year, the stems of the tulips are not sufficiently long to permit the gift wrap style of bouquet.
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.
Thank you so much. The flowers are for the lady who is like a mother to me on her 80th birthday, so this means a lot for us. I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness. How very nice of you to treat us like a friend, not just a customer!
Ratanasiri
Tuesday 04 November 2008
I would just like to say I am very impressed with the service, I had a text and a e mail to confirm the flowers had been delivered.
I don’t know any other Company who does this.
I would definitely use you again.
Moira
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