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We all love to receive flowers and so to help you enjoy your gift
for as long as possible, there are a number of easy steps that you can follow to
ensure the longevity of your arrangement.
- Before placing the flowers in a vase/container it is advisable to cut the
stem of each flower with a sharp knife and remove about 2-3 cms from the end.
Cutting with a knife as opposed to secateurs or scissors will create a larger
area ensuring maximum uptake of water. It is also a good idea to remove any
leaves, which will be below the water before placing in a vase.
- Vases/Containers -It is very important that the flowers are placed into a
clean vase to prevent any bacteria affecting the flowers. Gerberas in
particularly last longer when placed in a clean container
- Water -You may be surprised at the amount of water that flowers require to
remain healthy. Add luke warm water to a vase/container as opposed to cold water
from the tap. Keep the water topped up every 2-3 days should be sufficient. If
you have used flower food do not throw the water away, just add to the existing
water. If you receive a gift where the flowers have been arranged in foam
(oasis) you can keep the arrangement fresh by adding water to the oasis every
2-3 days but be careful not to add too much or you make create some spillage.
Place the arrangement on a place mat to ensure protect the underlying
surface.
- Flowers will last longer if they are displayed away from direct sunlight and
draughty areas. (However if you want the flowers to open up quickly then placing
the flowers in a warm room will speed this process up).
- Try to avoid placing flowers close to fruit, as the gasses omitted by the
fruit will cause the flowers to die prematurely.
Enjoy your
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