Follow these easy steps to ensure you make the most of your bouquet. As simple as this!
Choose an appropriate place for your flowers. Avoid direct sunlight and cold draughts, as well as any ripening fruit - find a suitable container for your blooms.
Make sure to use a clean container (glass, plastic or metallic are all fine) or better yet, thoroughly wash it with soap prior to use.
Fil the container with fresh, room temperature water until it is two-thirds full. There should be enough water to submerge all the stems without liquid overflowing.
Mix flower food with the water before placing your flowers in the container. If flower food is not available, use sugar - it is essentially the same thing!
Remove your flowers from the pack. Do not re-use the water or gel bubbles in the pack - you can dispose of them with your biodegradable garden waste.
Clean off any damaged blooms, leaves or foliage that fall below the vase waterline. If left they will disintegrate and cause the water to turn brown.
Always cut the stems at a 45 degree angle before placing them into water. This maximizes the amount of water the flowers can draw through their stems.
Check your flowers on a daily basis. Check for wilting heads, replace the water, re-cut the stems and clean the container every two to three days.
All good things come to an end; make sure to follow these few simple instructions to ensure the longevity and beauty of your flowers.