How to care for cut flowers
With sufficient after care, cut flowers can last longer. How then can we positively influence the durability of bouquets?
Each cut flower has a limited “shelf” life, some shorter, some longer. The best known and most sold flowers that wither in often overheated environment, are gerberas, in some cases also roses. In the medium life-time category we can find carnations, chrysanthemums and lilies, these last, or should last a little longer. Flowers that last the longest are exotic flowers, such as cymbidiums or anthuriums.
In general, if the flowers are without water for more 20 minutes, the stalks begin to close and will be unable to absorb water as well as when fresh. Therefore, it is necessary to cut the stems at least 1 cm, diagonal cut would be the best, before placing the flowers in a clean vase.
No need to do this after our delivery as flowers are in water until we hand them to you.
For cutting we can use pruning scissors or a sharp kitchen knife. Always use a clean vase, because any dirt can cause increased bacteria and turbidity of the water. Clean the stems from the leaves, so they can´t fall into the water. No need to put too much water in, just make sure even shorter stems are covered. Beware that fresh flowers drink water a lot more than after few days, so check if water levels are high enough.
If it is within your abilities, change the water at least every other day and clean the vase from possible residues, cut the stems 1-2cm so that they absorb fresh water better. Wooden stems can be cut even more.
Now a special advise for the rose lovers. Because roses have wooden stems, after some time it is much harder for water to get up to the blooms. Don´t despair, you can cut them gradually to even a size of a glass, and their blooms will refresh. Try it!
Last but not least, do not locate flowers near a blazing radiator or in a direct sunlight, where they are subjected to more heat. It is essential to realize that flowers in a colder environment last longer than in a warm one.
Enjoy the beauty of your flowers and may they bring you joy for as long as possible!
