Flower Care Guide

Here are some things you can do to keep your flowers fresh longer

Trim the stems at a 45° angle, about 1 inch up from the bottom. This opens more surface area for water uptake.
Cut under running water or in a bowl of water if possible — it keeps air bubbles from forming in the stem (a hidden culprit behind wilting!).
Remove leaves that will sit below the waterline — they decay quickly and encourage bacterial growth.

💡 Lesser-known tip: Use clean, sharp scissors or floral shears — dull blades can crush stems and block water flow.

Start with lukewarm water (except for bulb flowers like tulips or daffodils, which prefer cool water).
Add the provided flower food, or make your own: 1 teaspoon sugar + a few drops of bleach or clear vinegar per quart of water.

💡 Lesser-known tip: Filtered water often keeps flowers fresh longer than tap water, especially in areas with hard or chlorinated water.

Display your bouquet away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and electronics — all of which give off warmth and shorten vase life.
Avoid placing them near ripening fruit — fruits release ethylene gas that speeds up wilting.

💡 Lesser-known tip: At night, move your bouquet to a cooler spot or even the fridge (around 40–50°F). This can double the life of many blooms!

Change the water every 2–3 days, scrubbing the vase each time to prevent bacteria buildup.
Re-cut the stems slightly with each water change for continuous hydration.

💡 Lesser-known tip: Don’t top off old water — replace it entirely. Bacteria from decaying stems can block water flow even if the vase looks clean.

Tulips: They keep growing after being cut! Re-trim every few days to keep them upright.
Daffodils: Their sap can shorten the life of other flowers — condition them alone for 6–8 hours before mixing into arrangements.
Hydrangeas: If they start drooping, submerge the entire head in cool water for 30 minutes to rehydrate.
Roses: Remove outer “guard petals” and re-cut stems deeply when refreshing water.

💡 Lightly mist the petals daily — many flowers absorb moisture through their blooms as well as their stems.