Extend the Life of Fresh Flowers

  • Make your fresh cut flowers last longer by following these simple steps:
     
    • 1. Cutting
    • Cut flower stems on a slant with a sharp knife or pruning shears, under running water.
    • Remove any leaves that will end up under water in the vase, to prevent bacteria buildup. 
    • Plunge flowers immediately into a vase that is pre-filled with water and floral nutrient.

    2. Water

    • Change the water of your fresh-cut flowers every day or two.
    • Use cold water for daffodils, tulips, and other bulb flowers, and hot water for hydrangeas and sunflowers.  Most other flowers prefer lukewarm water.
    •  Re-cut stems again under running water before returning to vase.

     3. Nutrients

    • Keep flowers lasting longer by adding floral nutrients (available at Sickles Floral Counter.) Add in with fresh water every day or two.
    • Fresh flowers should be out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.