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How
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longer than others. Carnations, for example, can remain vibrant for long periods. Roses have a shorter vase life, but are
prized for their special and delicate beauty. When buying flowers, be sure to ask your florist how long you should expect
your arrangement to last. Whatever variety you choose, a little TLC will go a long way to keep your blooms looking fresh longer.
Here are a few handy tips that can help add days to their beauty! |
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Essentials
for your flowers |
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| Keep them in a cool spot (65 to 72 degrees
Fahrenheit; 18 to 22 degrees Celsius), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, direct drafts from a ceiling fan,
and the tops of televisions or radiators. (Appliances like televisions give off heat, causing flowers to dehydrate.) |
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What
is floral food and why use it? |
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Floral Food
feeds flowers. It should only be used when flowers arrive in a flower shop from the farms. When they arrive to us they are
hydrated and processed. To continue to give them food will only accelerate the life of the flowers and they will not last
you as long. Any flowers grown from a bulb, lily, tulip, iris etc. should never receive flower food and should only get cool
clear water.
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When
your flowers are arranged in water |
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The top of your vase is gridded with a gridding tape. This makes changing the water easy. Just dump the water out and add fresh water daily. The gridding keeps the flower arrangement in place.
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When
your flowers have woody stems and branches (such as Quince, Forsythia, or Lilac) |
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When
you cut your stems, be sure to cut them up at an angle and cut up the stem so
That they are able to draw water.
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When
your flowers arrive in wet foam |
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Keep container
filled with water. | |
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