Flower care
To keep your bouquet looking beautiful for as long as possible, just follow a few simple recommendations.
In this article, we’ve gathered only the tips that have been proven in practice.
General care tips: suitable for all flowers
Before placing the bouquet in a vase, refresh the cuts — it’s enough to trim 1.5–2 cm off the stems. Also remove any leaves that would be under water. In the case of roses, remove the thorns as well.
Use a clean vase and fill it with cool water. Dissolve the flower food that comes with the bouquet (or a similar product) in the water, mixing well before placing the stems inside.
Choose a vase that matches the flowers’ height — it helps the bouquet stay stable and ensures the stems get enough water.
It’s best to place the vase in a cool spot with a stable, moderate room temperature, ideally with light shade. Flowers don’t tolerate drafts, direct sunlight, sudden temperature changes, or being close to heaters, radiators, and open flames. If possible, move the bouquet to a cooler place overnight to help it stay fresh longer.
Monitor the water level in the vase and top it up with fresh water regularly. In summer, on hot days and when indoor air is very dry, this is especially important.
Refresh the stem cuts daily and remove any wilted buds and leaves. Change the water, and be sure to rinse the vase. Do not leave leaves or petals in the water. Avoid spraying the flowers with water — if it collects in the buds, it can cause them to rot. This rule does not apply to hydrangeas — they can and should be misted.
Avoid placing the bouquet and plants near fruit. Fruit releases ethylene, which speeds up wilting of cut flowers.
If your bouquet includes flowers with multiple blooms on one stem, remember to remove the blooms that have already faded. This will not only extend the life of the flowers, but also help the remaining buds open fully.
Each flower type also has its own individual care requirements
ROSES
Prepare the stems: remove not only the leaves that would be under water, but also the thorns. Trim the stems at a 45° angle using a sharp knife or florist pruners. Use room-temperature water and fill the vase to 1/2–2/3 of its height. Place the vase in a cool spot away from direct sunlight and drafts. If the roses start to wilt, you can revive them by placing them in a bathtub with cool water.
ROSES
☀️ Shade 💧 Generously ⏳ 7–10 days
GYPSOPHILA
☀️ Shade 💧 Moderately ⏳ 7–10 days
LISANTHUSES
☀️ Shade 💧 Moderately ⏳ 7–14 days
DAISIES
☀️ Shade 💧 Moderately ⏳ 5–8 days
CALLA LILIES
☀️ Shade 💧 Few ⏳ 7–10 days
PEONIES
☀️ Shade 💧 Moderately ⏳ 5–8 days
ALSTROEMERIAS
☀️ Shade 💧 Moderately ⏳ 10–14 days
TULIPS
☀️ Shade 💧 Moderately ⏳ 5–10 days
HYDRANGEAS
☀️ Shade 💧 Generously ⏳ 5–10 days
RANUNCULUSES
☀️ Shade 💧 Moderately ⏳ 7–14 days
IRISES
☀️ Shade 💧 Generously ⏳ 5–7 days
PEONY ROSES
☀️ Shade 💧 Generously ⏳ 5–8 days
GERBERAS
☀️ Shade 💧 Few ⏳ 7–14 days
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
☀️ Shade 💧 Generously ⏳ 10–21 days
CARNATIONS
☀️ Shade 💧 Moderately ⏳ 10–21 days
ORCHIDS
☀️ Shade 💧 Moderately ⏳ 10–21 days
LILIES
☀️ Shade 💧 Moderately ⏳ 7–14 days
