A little extra care can make a big difference for any size flower arrangement or fresh flower bouquet. Most floral arrangements last 4-7 days or longer, depending on the flowers used and the care they receive, if tended to. Here are the three top tips for looking after your flowers:
Keep the vase filled (or floral foam soaked) with water containing the flower food we gave you. Flower foods make flowers last longer but it is important to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet. Most packets are to be mixed with c a pint of water. Flower foods should not be diluted with more water than is specified on the packet.
Food
If the flower food solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely with properly mixed flower food solution. If possible, re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Be sure to use a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems. Immediately place the stems into solution. Be careful not to cut yourself!
Temperature
Keep flowers in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or on top of televisions or radiators. Appliances like televisions give off heat, which causes flowers to dehydrate. Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions.
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NB. Images show the standard bouquet. Deluxe bouquet has more flowers.
A Dozen Pink Roses
Pink is for fun. It carries the message of happiness and joy, sweetness and poetic romance. The pink rose is a great way to say "thank-you" or "you're wonderful". Pink roses are also the perfect flower to send early on in a relationship as these flowers suggest that you "really like" someone and they bring joy to your life. This stunning bouquet of 12 hot pink Aqua roses is thorn-less and makes an ideal gift that is easy to handle.