Fresh flowers can last days longer when they’re cared for properly from the moment they arrive. Whether you’re prepping blooms for a wedding events, or your own home, these simple steps will help your flowers stay hydrated, vibrant, and beautiful.
Prep Your Supplies First
Before opening your flower boxes, make sure you have everything ready to go: Clean buckets or vases, floral shears or sharp scissors, and access to clean, cool water. Having supplies prepped ensures your flowers aren’t left out of water any longer than necessary.
Open Flowers as Soon as Possible
Your flowers have traveled a long way to reach you, so getting them out of the box quickly is key. As soon as they arrive, carefully open the packaging and remove any wrapping. They sooner the flowers can drink, they better they’ll recover from shipping.
Use Cool Water to Hydrate
Fill your buckets with cool (not icy) water and add any flower food you’d like. Trimming the stems at an angle allows for more surface area for the flowers to drink from. The fresh cut is so important in allowing flowers to drink and hydrate properly.
Swap Out the Water Daily
Clean water makes a huge difference. Change the water out daily, clean the buckets if necessary, and giving the stems a quick re-trim if they look cloudy or have any slimy buildup can also prolong their vase life. Fresh water helps prevent bacteria from growing and keeps the blooms nice and perky.
Bonus Tip
Once your flowers have fully arranged, lightly mist them with Crowning Glory spray. This finishing spray is a florist secret weapon and really helps keep the flowers fresh by locking in moisture. It can reduce wilting and keep the flowers looking fresh longer. You can spray once the flowers have been arranged and then again before placing them out for display.
Follow these tips and your flowers can last days longer than expected! We always recommend choosing a delivery date that is 2-3 days before your event so keeping the flowers fresh is a necessity and can be so easy if you follow our easy steps!
Derian Banzhaf
Derian has worked in many facets of the floral industry, with over 10 years experience in everything from flower arranging to wedding and party planning, She loves to experiment in elements of flower design, color, and texture and is always looking for the latest trends in wedding bouquets.
