Flower Care

We use the freshest possible flowers in all our arrangements and bouquets – to ensure long life and maximum enjoyment from them once they arrive home with you, follow these steps in our frequently asked questions.

Common Questions About Flowers

What is the best way to care for a flower arrangement or flowers in a container?
On arrival:
- Ensure the container is filled with plenty of fresh water.
- Avoid placing your flowers in direct sunlight or near heating sources.
- Remember to protect your furniture by placing something under the arrangement.
- Never let the oasis (green foam) dry out. Simply add water to the oasis daily and enjoy.
- Avoid placing near a fruit bowl-due to Ethylene gas speeding up ripening process.
- Remove faded flowers as they occur.
What is the best way to care for cut flowers?
On arrival:
- Unwrap your flowers, remove wet wrapping from stems.
- Re cut the stems at an angle, this exposes a fresh part of the stem and allows the flower to absorb water. (Do this for every water change-every 2 days.)
- Ensure all leaves are removed below the water line, otherwise they rot and foul the water.
- Place in a clean fresh water and your choice of vase to enjoy.
- Avoid placing your flowers in direct sunlight or near heating sources.
- Avoid placing near a fruit bowl-due to Ethylene gas speeding up ripening process.
- Top up or change the water regularly and remove faded flowers as they occur.

How do I care for my cut roses?

Unwrap your roses, remove wet wrapping on their stems.
Re cut the stems at an angle, this exposes a fresh part of the stem and allows the roses to absorb water. (Do this for every water change-every 2 days.)
Ensure all leaves are removed below the water line, otherwise they rot and foul the water.
Place in a clean fresh water and your choice of vase to enjoy.
If individual roses wilt, place the bottom 1cm of stem in boiling water for 30 seconds, then cut off scalded portion and place in deep cold water for around 1 hour before return to vase.
Refresh the vase and water daily. If roses begin to wilt, re-cut the stems.
If you have received your roses while at the office, they can be left in the box with the water vials/foam until you arrive home.

How do I care for my cut lilys?

Re cut the stems at an angle, this exposes a fresh part of the stem and allows the lily to absorb water. (Do this for every water change-every 2 days.)
Ensure all leaves are removed below the water line, otherwise they rot and foul the water.

- Place in a clean fresh water and your choice of vase to enjoy.
- To prevent pollen stains, remove stamens by gently pulling them up out of the flower with a tissue.
- Pollen stains can be brushed off or capture the pollen with cello tape & remove. If pollen gets into the fabric, treat as you would an-oil based stain.
How do I care for my cut tulips?
- Unwrap your tulips, remove wet wrapping from stems.
- Re cut the stems at an angle, this exposes a fresh part of the stem and allows the tulip to absorb water. (Do this for every water change-every 2 days.)
- Ensure all leaves are removed below the water line, otherwise they rot and foul the water.
- Place in a clean fresh water and your choice of vase to enjoy.
- Tulips continue to grow after they are cut, stretching towards a light source.
- Turn your vase occasionally to ensure an even growth of your tulips.

Common Questions About Plants

How do I care for my Plant?
- When deciding on a location for the plant, consider its preferred light & heat levels. For example, plants that like high humidity (eg: maiden hair ferns) will flourish in a bathroom.
- Position plants away from strong heat or cold draughts.
- Water most plants from below and provide good drainage.
- Most plants prefer to dry out a little between thorough waterings.
- Feed plants regularly with the appropriate food.
- Give broad glossy leaves an occasional wipe with a damp cloth.
- Pruning plants can encourage new growth.
- Flowering plants kept slightly pot bound will produce more flowers.
- Check your plants regularly for signs of stress, pests or disease & treat accordingly.
- Remove dead leaves and flowers as they occur.

How do I care for my Orchid?

Orchids enjoy bright but not direct light.
Don't overwater! Watering is best done from above using either a watering can or hose, or you can soak the pot in water for a minute or so.
Ensure the plant has good drainage.
Pruning - when flowers finish, cut the stem approximately 3cm from base & a new stem will shoot in the following season.
Feeding - use commercial orchid fertiliser, as directed.

How do I care for my terrarium?
Terrariums are surprisingly easy to look after.
Light: A nice bright spot, but out of hot, direct sunshine as it can burn the plants through the glass. Early morning and Winter sun are great. Succulents thrive with lots of hours of natural light.
Water: Succulents are desert plants, so they don’t need a lot of water. Let the soil dry out in between watering (approx. fortnightly).If you have the patience, use a spray bottle to water the succulents as this will spread the water over the soil. Indicators: over watered succulents go soggy and usually die Under watered succulents look shrivelled and droopy – don’t overcompensate by giving them too much water, just spray every 2-3 days until they look better
Upkeep: Keep your terrarium looking good by getting rid of dead leaves. If a plant is getting tall and spindly, trim the top leaves so it fills out. If a whole plant dies (usually from over-watering), make sure you remove it. You can replace it with another succulent or collect some pebbles/shells and cover that spot. If tiny gnats take up residence. mist insecticide (pyrethrum is good) onto a cotton wool ball, place in terrarium, cover the terrarium with glad wrap and leave in overnight, repeating the process after a few days.

How do I care for my Cyclamen?
- Keep soil moist and do not over-water.
- Never let your cyclamen sit in water.
- Position for morning light and avoid draughts