· Try and make sure that the flowers you buy are really fresh. When buying fresh flowers, choose flowers that
are just starting to open and contain plenty of bus on the stem, the
more buds the longer you will be able to enjoy them for! Avoid flowers
that are wilting, or have yellowing leaves or stems, slimy stems or
shrivelled disfigured buds. Don’t buy flowers that have been standing in the sun or exposed to car fumes, Always buy them from a shop that has kept them in a coolroom.
· Once purchased, take your flowers
home very carefully as they bruise and damage really easily. Try and
keep them cool and out of the hot sun, don’t leave them in a hot car
· Place flowers in a bucket of fresh clean water while you prepare the vase.
· Once home, prepare your vase making sure it is clean – the slimy bacteria in a vase shortens the life of your flowers. Fill your vase with clean water.
· Remove any lower leaves and shoots that will be sitting below the water line.
· With sharp secateurs or scissors, cut off about approximately 2-3 centimetres on an angle from the bottom of each stem.
· Arrange the flowers to your liking in the vase that contains fresh water.
· Position your flowers
so that it is away from any direct sun, heaters and draughts. Don’t
place near bowls of fruit or veggies as this will shorten the flowers
life.
· Top up the water every couple of days or, if possible replace the water completely with fresh water. Its surprising how much flowers ‘drink’, so make sure they are topped up.
· Now that you have done all that you can to lengthen the life of your flowers, sit back and enjoy them!!
St Anne's Florist Perth sources only the freshest highest quality flowers that are available in Perth. You can order online at www.stannesflorist.com.au , call us on 089388 8844 or come nto our Perth Shop at 111 Newcastle Street, Perth WA 6000
