Flower Care

What are the best cut flower care tips for consumers?

• Always buy fresh flowers to enjoy them as long as possible
• Ensure that you have enough cut flower food for the size of the bouquet and the most suitable vase (min. vase size is 1 litre) – this should be attached to the bouquet you buy. If not, always ask for it!
• Always use a clean vase (do not use metal or antique crystal vases) and fresh COLD tap water
• Add flower food: following the instruction on the back of the pack regarding volume of water.
• Cut at least 2 cm off the stem; 5-10 cm is better.
• Cut the stems with a sharp, clean knife or secateurs at an angle to prevent damaging and flattening of the stem
• Remove lower leaves which otherwise will be in the vase water, but don’t remove the thorns
• Be careful where you place your bouquet: flowers don’t like draughts, direct sunlight, proximity to a heater, smoke and the gasses of ripening fruits!
• Top up with fresh water and the same flower food when the water has decreased to about 1/3 of the height of the vase
• Enjoy your flowers!