Caring for Fresh Flowers
Generally, floral arrangements bought with fresh flowers last between 4-7 days, depending on the types of flowers used and the type of care they receive.
No matter what type of arrangement you have, it is important to keep your flowers off of televisions, appliances and heating/cooling units. You should also keep them away from hot or cold drafts and out of direct sunlight.
If your flowers are in a container with floral foam, be certain the container is full of water every day. The water should be treated with the floral food provided by your florist. Using your finger, feel under the greens for a place where water can be added. Or you can pour water slowly into the centre of the arrangement, keeping a finger in the container to control the water level.
For flowers in vase it is important that the water is always clear. Remove any leaves that will be below the waterline. Leaves in water will promote bacterial growth. Cut the stems with a sharp knife before placing them in the fresh water.
If you receive flowers in a box or tissue, remove all of the foliage that falls below the water line, then cut the stems with a sharp knife in a sink full of warm water. Be sure to cut the stems under the water and place them immediately into a vase of warm water mixed with the floral food provided by your florist.
If a rose wilts prematurely, should immediately to take care of them removing from the arrangement and try the following easy tip to perk it up. Fill a sink with warm water. Lay the rose horizontally in the water bath and cut the stem (about 1") with a sharp knife under the warm water. Leave the rose in the bath for about two hours and let the water cool. This process can work wonders, but if the rose is already past its vase life it will not revive.
Proper caring of fresh flowers can extend time when they pleased you.
