Fresh-Cut Flower Care

We make every effort to provide fresh, beautiful flowers.

To get the most enjoyment and longevity from your fresh cut flowers, here are a few easy steps to follow that will ensure that your flowers look their best.

Light

• Place your fresh-cut flowers in low, indirect sunlight
• Avoid direct sun to prevent petal burn

Temperature

• Keep flowers at room temperature (63-80 degrees F)
• Keep flowers away from drafts or vents
• Keep flowers away from heat sources and fresh fruit

General Care

• Change the water in your vase daily
• Keep in 3-4 inches of cool water
• To freshen your arrangement, trim the stems approximately one inch from the bottom of the stems at a 45 degree angle with a clean, sharp knife, scissors or pruners
• Remove any leaves or foliage that will fall under the water line
• Use a clean vase (be sure to give it a rinse to remove any soapy residue)

Longevity

• Flowers that arrive in bud will open in 2-3 days
• For the longest vase life, change the water daily and trim the stems just a bit every day or every other day
• If you’d like your blooms to open up more quickly, perhaps for a special event, use warm water to encourage the blooms to open
• Every stem has a different expected vase life. As blooms expire, remove them from the bouquet to keep the other blooms fresher, longer