Top Tips For Cut Flower Care
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The Flowers & Plants Association recommends the following simple tips, based on the latest extensive scientific research.
To ensure that your flowers last longer and look lovelier:
- Make sure vases are very clean.
- Use fresh lukewarm water with commercial cut flower food added.
- Strip all leaves below the water level.
- Take at least 3cm (1") off all stems, making a slanted cut with a sharp knife or very sharp scissors.
- Avoid direct sunlight, heat, or draughts which can shorten flowers' lives.
- Keep flowers away from fruit and remove faded flowers as they occur.
- Top up the water regularly and add flower food in proportion.
- Mixed bouquets: For quick recovery results cut stems, add flower food and stand in deep water for 12 hours prior to arranging in vase.
- Tulips: After trimming place stems in cold water for 1 hour to re-hydrate prior to final arranging.
- Bouquet contents may be harmful: Harmful if eaten, skin irritant.
- The final arrangement should not be placed onto furniture or polished surfaces as scratching or staining may occur. Use a protective mat.
- Lily/Amaryllis pollen can stain clothing, furniture etc. In case of contact, dab affected area gently with sticky tape which should lift pollen away. DO NOT RUB OFF OR USE WATER.
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