Floral Care
To make sure that you can enjoy your flowers to the fullest, we have created this care guide full of useful tips and interesting information. Click below on the item(s) relevant to your purchase or gift.
Cut Flowers & Hand-Tied Bouquets
How to Care for Your Cut Flowers & Hand-Tied Bouquets
- Prepare a Clean Vase: Use a thoroughly clean vase filled with room-temperature water. Mix in Neill Strain Floral Couture flower food, following the instructions on the sachet. This helps nourish your flowers and keeps bacteria away.
- Unwrap and Arrange: Remove the gift packaging to let the flowers breathe. If your bouquet is hand-tied and you want to keep it arranged as designed, don't cut the binding cord around the stems.
- Trim the Stems: Cut about 2.5 cm (1 inch) off the bottom of each stem at a slant using a sharp knife or scissors. Make sure no leaves are below the waterline, as they can cause bacteria to grow.
- Place and Position: Put the flowers in the vase, then place it in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight, radiators, and air conditioning. Avoid placing it near ripening fruit, which releases ethylene gas that can shorten flower life.
- Maintain Your Flowers: Remove any wilted flowers or fallen leaves from the water. Top up with clean water daily if needed. For best results, change the water, add flower food, and re-trim the stems every 3 days.
Important Notes:
- Flowers, foliage, and berries are for decoration only. Keep them away from children and pets.
- Use a protective mat under the vase to avoid water damage to surfaces.
- Remove pollen from flowers as they bloom to prevent staining.
- Do not consume flower food.