Flower Care Guide
How to Care for Cut Flowers: Simple Tips for Lasting Beauty
Fresh flowers instantly lift a space, but with a little care they can look beautiful for much longer. Whether your stems are a gift, a weekly indulgence, or part of your home styling, these simple steps will help you get the very best from every bouquet.
Prepare Your Flowers When They Arrive
The first hour after your flowers arrive is the most important.
Before arranging anything:
Remove all outer packaging.
Clear a clean workspace.
Choose a vase that suits both the height and volume of your stems.
Avoid leaving flowers dry for long periods hydration should always come first.
Trim and Place in Water with Flower Feed
Fresh cuts allow stems to drink properly.
How to trim correctly:
Use sharp scissors or floral secateurs.
Cut 2–3cm off each stem at a 45° angle.
Remove any leaves that would sit below the water line.
Fill your vase with fresh, cool water and add the flower feed provided this contains nutrients and antibacterial agents that significantly extend vase life.
Arrange the Stems Thoughtfully
Good arranging isn’t about perfection it’s about balance.
Start with:
Structural stems first (foliage or branches).
Then focal flowers (roses, peonies, lilies).
Finish with lighter, softer elements.
Turn the vase as you go so the arrangement looks good from every angle.
Tip: Less is often more. Allow space between stems so each flower can be seen and breathe.
Maintain and Refresh
Flowers are living things and benefit from gentle maintenance.
Every 2–3 days:
Change the water completely.
Re-trim stems slightly.
Clean the vase before refilling.
Remove any fading blooms.
This prevents bacteria buildup and keeps water fresh and clear.
Daily Flower Tips for Longevity
Small habits make a big difference:
Keep flowers out of direct sunlight.
Avoid placing near radiators or heat sources.
Keep away from fruit (which releases ethylene gas).
Lightly mist delicate petals in warm weather.
Remove spent flowers promptly.
At night, moving arrangements to a cooler room can extend their life by several days.
