Flowers are the first idea that pops up in our minds when we think of gifts for special occasions. Most people now bring flowers for events other than special times. There’s no doubt that a bouquet of fresh, bright blooms can cheer up any ambiance and leave a great impression.
Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming anniversary, graduation party, or you’ve picked a nice table for your living room, hand-tied flowers in the UK will always certainly lit up your place.
Unfortunately, flower bouquets last only for a short period, but on the bright side, we have some tips and tricks that can help you increase the lifespan of your flowers. This guide will uncover everything you need to know for increasing the longevity of flowers.
You need to follow some guidelines to ensure your flowers stay fresh for a long time. Here we have compiled some useful tips to give your blooms a whole new life!
A common mistake people commit is not cutting the stems of the flowers after they purchase them. This is crucial to avoid the flower from withering rapidly. You can use garden shears to trim one or a maximum of two inches off and cut an angle. Cutting the stem from an angle allows the flower to intake more water since they don’t sit flat on the bottom of a vase anymore. Also, do remember to re-trim the bouquet frequently after the initial cut.
Another very important thing to do is to remove any leaves that are below the waterline. This will increase the overall look of your bouquet, and also protect it from bacterial growth. Flowers, like roses, come with guard petals. These guard petals are the outermost petals of the flower, usually two or three in number. Once you get rid of these guard petals, the flower will open up fully. After this initial pruning, you must check your flowers every day for any loose or dead leaves to prevent bacterial rot.
It is highly important that you keep your flower bouquets hydrated. However, you must do it wisely. Flowers tend to wither quickly once you cut the stem, which is why you need to be careful. Pick a clean vase, fill it with water at room temperature, and pour a whole packet of flower food into it. You need to ensure that the flower food has been properly mixed and that the water is neither too concentrated nor too diluted. Moreover, it's also crucial that you clean the vase thoroughly, change the water, and flower food after every two days.
Always remember that your flowers are going to last for long, if they are kept in a room, with cool temperatures. You need to protect the flowers from direct sunlight at all costs and keep them away from any appliance that generates heat. Furthermore, flower vases should be kept away from open windows, cooling or heating vents, and ceiling fans, as they can quickly dehydrate the flower. Some experts even suggest that the bouquets must not be placed with fruits because ripening fruits release little amounts of ethylene gas that reduces the lifetime of fresh flowers.
Fresh and nicely made flower arrangements can enhance any ambiance. Get in touch with Jardin Des Roses for same-day flower delivery in the UK. We have a large variety of flowers at our disposal, good enough to suit any type of event or place.
