Fresh Flowers

Our floral artists use only the freshest flowers to design each unique arrangement. Fresh flowers can last longer if you take a little extra care! Most floral arrangements last 4-7 days or longer, depending on the flowers used and the care they receive.

The Society of American Florists provides these tips for longer-lasting, more vibrant flowers.

Tips for floral arrangements:

• Mix the preservative with room temperature water, in the proportion recommended on the package. If floral foam is used, make sure it is always thoroughly saturated. Check your arrangement daily to make sure it has plenty of clear, fresh water.
• If the flower food solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely with properly mixed flower food solution.
• Re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Be sure to use a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems. Immediately place the stems into solution.
• To rearrange any flowers, re-cut the stem ends under water using a sharp knife or scissors. Then, insert each flower back into the arrangement. If floral foam is used, be sure to insert the stems firmly and deeply.
• Keep flowers in a cool spot (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or on top of televisions or radiators. (Appliances like televisions give off heat, which causes flowers to dehydrate.) Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions.