FLOWER CARE GUIDE
Flowers are living gifts.
Each variety asks for specific care to extend its beauty and freshness. This guide gives you simple, seasonal floral care instructions
so your blooms thrive longer.
Unwrap & Hydrate
When your flowers arrive, they are still breathing and thirsty from their journey. Treat that first moment with intention.
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Gently remove any packaging, stems, or wraps.
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If stems arrived in water tubes or wraps, transfer them immediately into a clean vase with water.
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Trim about ½ inch off the bottom of each stem at a slight angle with sharp shears. This opens up the stem so it can drink more easily.
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Remove leaves that would sit below the water line. Submerged leaves encourage bacteria that shorten vase life.
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Fill the vase with cool, clean water to a height that fully covers the trimmed ends of all stems.
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If you received flower food with your arrangement, add it according to instructions.
Temperature & Light
Where you set your flowers matters as much as how you prepare them.
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Keep arrangements in a cool, stable place away from direct sunlight and heat sources like radiators or stovetops.
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Avoid placing flowers near vents or drafty areas that can dry blooms prematurely.
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Most cut flowers enjoy room temperatures below extremes; cool but not cold keeps them vibrant.
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Ripening fruits release ethylene gas that accelerates wilting, so keep bouquets away from fruit bowls.
Vase Maintenance
Your bouquet drinks water constantly, and that water needs to stay fresh.
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Change the water every 2–3 days, or sooner if it looks cloudy.
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Each time you change the water, quickly re-trim stems at an angle before placing them back in.
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Clean the vase before refilling it. A clean vessel delays bacterial growth and keeps flowers healthier.
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Top up water as needed between changes; always keep stems submerged.
Special Notes
Some flowers ask for little extra love.
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Bulb flowers (like tulips) naturally bend and grow; keep their vase water shallow and cool.
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Hydrangeas drink a lot of water. You can briefly submerge the bloom head to help rehydrate them if they start to droop.
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Delicate stems (like lisianthus or ranunculus) prefer gentle handling and regular water refreshes to stay perky.
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Remove any wilted or dying stems promptly so they do not shorten the life of the rest.
Enjoy the Time You Have
Flowers are ephemeral by nature. Thoughtful care will extend their life, but each bloom has its own rhythm. Part of the gift of flowers is the slow unwinding of beauty day by day.