Flower care: how to keep a bouquet fresh longer

1. Packaging:

As soon as you receive the bouquet, do not remove all the packaging straight away. You can leave it in the packaging for two days, and then remove only the plastic wrap, leaving the tissue paper in place.

2. Trimming and water:

Trim the stems by 2 cm and place the flowers in a large vase. Roses and hydrangeas like plenty of water, so add enough to ensure the stems are submerged by more than half their length.

Remove any lower leaves that end up in the water, as these can cause the flowers to rot and shorten their lifespan. It is recommended to change the water every two days and refresh the cut ends. Other types of flowers do not require much water — it is sufficient to fill the vase halfway.

3. Placement:

Place the bouquet away from direct sunlight, radiators and draughts.

4. Special care for certain types of flowers:

• Peonies and peony-flowered roses: remove any petals that have started to rot, as they are very delicate and sensitive.

• Tulips: place them in a small amount of water and do not remove the tissue paper wrapping. If they start to droop, wrap them quite tightly in paper and leave them like that for a few hours — they will straighten up.

Looking after flowers plays a very important role in keeping them healthy and doesn’t take much time 🤍