Great Hints Every Floral-Novice and Flower Fan Needs to Know
A simple visit to the flower shop, be it in person, or online can boost a person’s spirits immediately. Whether you are shopping for yourself, or for a friend or relative, flowers make for an excellent gift or an instant pick-me-up, but how can you get the best out of your flowers and make them last for longer? If you are new to all this bouquet buying, or even if you want to learn something new about making fresh flowers last longer, read on to discover some great hints that every floral-novice, and flower fan, should know.
Shop online for cheaper blooms
You may be tempted to go from one florist to the next in search of the perfectly priced bouquet, but this will likely turn out to be a waste of your time. Online florists have fewer overheads and can, therefore, pass their savings onto their customers meaning you can purchase cheap flowers online. You will also save money on having flowers delivered, especially if the online florist offers delivery of flowers by post. Flower delivery from high street stores will cost considerably more, so do try to avoid shopping for flowers this way.
The fresher the better
No matter why you require flowers, if you are simply displaying them in your home, sending them as a gift, or need them to make your own arrangements, they are always best received as fresh as possible. This means opting for same-day flower delivery, or next day flower delivery or having flowers delivered as close to the date they are required as possible. Choose a company renowned for meticulous flower delivery so that your chosen bouquet is packaged and delivered appropriately.
Steps you can take to keep them fresher for longer
You may have just accepted that flowers you receive or buy will last for just a few days before you need to throw them out. However, this is because you haven’t been privy to these amazing tips that can prolong the blooming power of your flowers. First, cut the stems of the flowers at an angle, taking two to three inches off the bottom. Next, remove any leaves that will be submerged in the water as these will rot and attract bacteria that will make your flowers wilt sooner. Put room temperature water in the vase and sprinkle in flower food. Place your flowers in the vase and enjoy. To keep your flowers fresh for up to ten days, replace the water and flower food solution every couple of days and clean the vase thoroughly each time.
Avoid the sunlight and heat
Most potted plants and planted flowers enjoy the sun and require it to thrive, yet cut flowers need to be kept away from sunlight that can dehydrate them and make them wilt. Place your flowers in the shade and away from radiators or heaters. Avoiding the sun’s rays can keep your flowers fresh for several days and will decrease the risk of your flowers’ colors fading. You will also need to be wary of draughts as sudden breezes can whisk the petals off our flowers, leaving you with an unsightly vase of stems, rather than beautiful, blooming flowers!
Some plants are bad for pets and people
Some flowers and plants are poisonous when ingested and even everyday flowers can be fatal for animals and small children. This is an important consideration when purchasing flowers for friends and family, and of course when choosing which showers to bring into your own home. Daffodils and chrysanthemums are known to be poisonous for cats as is the pollen from lilies. Do your research before buying a bouquet just to make sure they are safe for the people and animals that will have access to them.