How to Make Your Flowers Last Longer-Tips from an Actual Florist
Goal: Learn simple florist-approved tips to help your bouquet last longer and stay fresh at home!
Okay, you’ve got your bouquet—but now what? Do you add the little flower food packet, cut the stems under running water, or simply throw the bouquet in a vase and hope for the best? At Suncrest Flowers, we’re here to answer all those questions and help you keep your bouquet looking fresh for as long as possible. So grab a cup of coffee, get cozy, and let’s talk about how to care for your flowers
Suncrest Flowers Pro Tips:
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Start with a clean vase.
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Prep your stems
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Use fresh water
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Keep flowers away from fruit
Let's break it down!
Tip 1: Start with a Clean Vase
We don’t accept any funky-looking vases here! Starting with a clean vase helps your flowers last longer.
Make sure you wash your vase with warm water and soap just like you would any other dish.
After drying, you’re good to move on to the next step! Yay!
Tip 2: Prep Those Stems
To help your flowers absorb water more efficiently, cut stems at a 45° angle and take off about ½ to 1 inch from the bottom.
While you’re trimming the stems, be sure to remove any leaves that will be submerged in the water of your vase. Leaves left in the water can (and will!) rot quickly and create bacteria, which shortens the life of the bouquet-and we definitely don't want that! :(
Tip 3: Fresh Water
This might sound like common knowledge, but let's mention it juuusssttt in case.
Always remember to add clean, fresh water to your vase! Fill the vase about ⅔ full and use room temperature or cool water. Never warm!
If you want to be an even more amazing flower parent, change the water every 2-3 days to limit bacterial exposure help those flowers stay hydrated.
Tip 4: Keep Flowers Away from Fruit
Why?
Most people don’t know this, but fruits release a gas called ethylene which can cause flowers to age and wilt more quickly. Especially watch out for bananas, apples, and avocados!
Keep this in mind when you’re placing your bouquet in its new home!
What About Those Flower Hacks Online?
You might be wondering about all the internet hacks that claim to make flowers last longer.
Funny you should ask! We recently did a fun series where we tested some of those viral flower hacks ourselves. If you're curious about what actually worked, check out the experiment over on our Instagram!
Final Thoughts:
And that’s it! Now you know some of our favorite flower tips.
And as always, if you’re looking for beautiful arrangements in the Draper or Salt Lake City area, we’re always happy to help you find the right arrangement!
(And now you’ll know how to take care of them...yay! :)
Much Love,
The Team at Suncrest Flowers
