How to Care for Your Floral Arrangements

Choose a clean vase. If it’s been on the shelf for a while and is a bit dusty, give it a good scrub with hot soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Make sure the vase provides enough room for the flower stems – it should be wide enough that the stems aren’t cramped together.

Fill the vase with fresh, cool water (lukewarm water can shock the flowers) and add the provided flower food packet, stirring gently to dissolve it completely. The flower food contains essential nutrients and antibacterial agents that will help keep your arrangement looking beautiful longer.

Carefully remove your flowers from the cardboard box. You’ll notice an aqua pack wrapped around the base of the stems – this is a cellophane pouch filled with water that keeps your flowers hydrated during transport, as fresh flowers are very thirsty!

Hold the stems over the sink and gently pierce the cellophane to let the water drain out, then remove the aqua pack from the stems. Both the cellophane and cardboard box are biodegradable, so you can dispose of them in your recycling or compost if available. Jute string

Using sharp, clean scissors or floral shears, cut each stem at around a 45-degree angle under cool running water. This angled cut helps the flowers absorb water more efficiently and last longer. The diagonal cut provides a larger surface area for water absorption, while straight-cut stems can rest flat against the bottom of the vase, potentially blocking water uptake.

Trim the stems to length suitable to fit your chosen vase, allowing you to arrange them exactly how you like. Remember to recut the stems at an angle every couple of days, as the ends naturally seal over time, which prevents proper water absorption and shortens your flowers’ lifespan.

Before placing your stems in the vase, carefully remove any leaves that would sit below the water line. Submerged leaves will decompose quickly in the water, creating bacteria that can shorten your flowers’ lifespan and cause unpleasant odors. Simply pinch off or trim away any foliage that would be underwater, leaving only the clean stems submerged.

Keep the leaves above the water line intact, as they help the flowers stay healthy and maintain their natural beauty.

Gently place your trimmed stems into the prepared vase, adjusting the height and positioning until you’re happy with the arrangement. Once arranged, choose a suitable location for your flowers – ideally somewhere with indirect light and good air circulation. Avoid placing them near heat sources like radiators, heating vents, or sunny windowsills, as these will cause rapid wilting and fading.

For safety, ensure your arrangement is positioned out of reach of little people and pets who might be tempted to munch the flowers – some can be harmful if consumed.

Now sit back and enjoy your beautiful flowers! To keep them looking their best for as long as possible, change the water every 2-3 days (or when it starts to look cloudy), giving the vase a quick rinse each time. Top up with fresh water daily, as flowers are quite thirsty.

If you notice any wilted blooms or yellowing leaves, remove them promptly to keep the arrangement looking fresh and prevent bacteria from affecting the remaining flowers. Don’t be afraid to rearrange the stems as some flowers may open or droop – this is all part of their natural beauty.

Your flowers will naturally have different lifespans – some may last a week, others longer. When individual stems start to fade, simply remove them and continue enjoying the rest. With proper care, your Marguerite Rose arrangement will bring joy to your home for days to come.