Keep them blooming
Simple tips for longer-lasting flowers
Get more time with your fresh blooms. Our local florists have put together a few simple tips to keep your flowers looking their best for longer. Feel free to share them with your customers.
1. Hydrate
Fill your vase with tepid water. We don't recommend floral preservative: those little plastic sachets are an unnecessary environmental hazard.
2. Clean & cut
Strip any leaves below the water line and rinse the stems under tepid water. Trim 1–2cm off each stem at an angle and put them straight into water.
3. Choose your vessel
Rinse your vase before filling it to get rid of bacteria that cloud the water. Aim for a vase about half the height of the arrangement, or trim the stems to suit.
Placement
Flowers love it cool
In sunny Queensland, a room temperature of 18–22°C is ideal. Heat, direct sunlight, bright light and draughts will wilt flowers, so keep arrangements away from vents and fans.
Flowers also pick up heat from appliances like TVs and microwaves, and ethylene gas from ripening fruit. Keep them away from the fruit bowl and they'll last longer.
Maintain
A little care every few days
Every 2–3 days, empty the vase, give it a clean, refill it with fresh water and re-trim the stems.
Some flowers last longer than others. Take out any stems that are past their best and the rest of the arrangement will keep looking fresh.
For our stockists
Keeping your display fresh between visits
Top up daily
Check bucket water levels each morning. Thirsty stems are the fastest way to lose a sale.
Keep it cool
Position your stand away from doorways, direct sun, heaters and the fruit and veg display.
Rotate stock
Bring older bunches to the front so they sell first, and trim stems when you top up the water.
Questions about a delivery?
If something in your order doesn't look right, get in touch and we'll sort it out.