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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.