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Flower Care Tips

General flower care
In order to make your flowers last as long as possible, please follow the simple set of instructions listed below.
1) Fill a clean vase with fresh cold water and the recommended amount of flower food.
2) Cut stem ends under running water at an angle with a sharp knife.
3) Remove all leaves which will be below water level.
4) Check the water level daily and replace with fresh water and flower food if necessary.
5) Do not place flowers in a draught or near any heat source or ripening fruit. These will reduce the vase life of the flowers.

Hand tied bouquet care
These are arranged for you and tied together, and the first rule is not to cut the binding string. It doesn't harm the flowers and it keeps the look of the bouquet.
If it's been delivered aqua packed (i.e. there's a bubble of water around the stems) hold the bouquet over a sink and cut the bottom off the film. This method of delivery is ideal for flowers which do not travel well or cannot withstand a lack of nourishment.
Many hand-tied bouquets feature stems which are open and flat. Gently lay the bouquet on the side and cut the stems at a 45 degree angle.
Select a vase with a neck wide enough to accommodate the bouquet and fill it with cold, clean water. Add a sachet of cut flower food and stir until dissolved. Place the hand tied bouquet in the vase taking care not to knock the flower heads.
Check the water level in the vase daily and top up if necessary. Change the water as often as you can, re-cutting the stems at the same time. Spray the arrangement with a gentle mist of water daily.

Presentation bouquets
Made with a collection of loose flowers, presentation bouquets give you the flexibility to arrange the flowers in two or three vases depending on the size of the bouquet. Cut and condition the flowers as above. Make sure you use clean vases as residue from previous arrangements can harbour bacteria that reduce the life of your flowers. Keep them away from harsh sunlight and heat-producing appliances - but make sure they are somewhere you can see and enjoy them!

Flower arrangements care
Arrangements in green (Oasis) foam are easy to look after, however they will not last quite as long as cut flowers in water. Oasis foam arrangements are kept in a water-retaining foam, and upon receiving the arrangement you should gently pour clean water into the centre or back of the design. Wait until the water is absorbed by the foam and then add some more water. Keep doing this until the arrangement will take no more water.
Having watered the arrangement, gently tip off any excess water, wipe and dry the base. Top up the arrangement with water each day.
As with other arrangements, do not place the arrangement in full sunlight or in a window and keep the arrangement away from draughts, radiators and TVs.
Spray the arrangement with a gentle mist of water daily and remove any old flowers from the arrangement.
To rearrange any flowers, re-cut the stem ends under water using a sharp knife or scissors. Then, insert each flower back into the arrangement. Where foam has been used, be sure to insert the stems firmly and deeply.