FLOWER CARE

How Do I Keep My Flowers Happy?

Since these flowers are fresh cut, we expect most of them to last up to a week. Not all flowers have the same vase life, so here's a few tips to stretch your flower bliss out as long as you can.

• Before you arrange, remove any foliage (leaves) that will fall below the water line. This extra greenery will  mucky your water and create bacteria. 

• Keep your blooms out of direct sunlight. While they flourish in direct sun while they're on the plant, once they've been cut they turn on their ray-filled friend and do better with indirect light. Protip: Try to keep them away from heat sources as well. Dry heat will make them crisp up pretty quickly.

• Change the water daily, or as often as you remember. If you still have some of that flower food, sprinkle a little more in with every water change. Protip: Don't panic if you're out of food and don't worry about all those tricks your grandma has for feeding flowers. Literally the best thing for them is fresh water on a regular basis. Trust us. 

• Give your stems a fresh cut when you change the water. You might notice the stems getting weaker at the bottom, so trim off any icky bits before putting them in fresh water. 

• Check your arrangement every day and remove wilted blooms. Flowers that have been "called home" will add bacteria to the water and flowers that are still going strong really hate bacteria. Protip: If you've gone a few days without removing wilted blooms, grab a fresh vase, or wash your vase with mild soap to remove any "gunk" that might be stuck to the vase.

Can I, or my pets eat the flowers?

That's a hard no. We strongly recommend keeping the flowers away from pets as some can be poisonous to them. If you, or your furry friend ingests or has an adverse reaction to the flowers, consult with a medical professional immediately.

We said it earlier, but we'll say it again...we recommend washing your hands after handling flowers. Some people may have sensitivities and a good hand washing can help minimize irritation.