Flower Care Guide

• Unwrap the bouquet and remove any outer packaging around stems and flower heads.
• Use a clean vase and fill it with room-temperature water. Add flower food (if included).
• Re-cut stems by 2–3 cm at a 45° angle using sharp scissors or a knife.

Quick tip: don’t crush stems — clean cuts help them drink better.

• Remove any leaves that would sit below the water line (this reduces bacteria).
• Keep flowers in a cool spot, away from direct sun, radiators, draughts, or appliances.
• Keep bouquets away from ripening fruit (ethylene gas can shorten vase life).

• Top up water daily — many stems drink a lot in the first 24–48 hours.
• Every 2–3 days: change the water completely and re-cut stems slightly.
• Remove wilted blooms as they fade to keep the bouquet looking its best.

• Lilies: pinch off pollen anthers to prevent staining.
• Hydrangeas: if they droop, dip the heads and upper stems in cool water for 20–30 minutes.
• Mixed bouquets: check water more often — different flowers drink at different speeds.

Most bouquets last around a week (often longer), depending on the flowers, room temperature, and how often you change the water.

Try this: split a big bouquet into 2 small vases — easier care, more rooms to enjoy.

In a vase, flowers rely on clean water and open stem channels. These steps reduce bacteria, improve water uptake, and help your bouquet stay brighter for longer.