Good Flower Guide

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Flowers in The Naked Florist arrangements are home-grown, spray free and seasonal. They are picked fresh for you and in most cases will last up to seven days...  possibly even longer if you care for them properly. 

Flowers are fleeting! We value them for their beauty, colour, fragrance and the joy they bring.  So to honour their beauty, and to get maximum life and enjoyment out of your flowers, follow these simple instructions:

Choose a clean vase

Always place flowers in a clean vase, jar or jug.  Remember you can use any water-tight container to display your flowers, just make sure it isn’t dirty as bacteria can quickly build up.   Avoid metallic vessels if you can however.  If your arrangement is tied, grab the whole bunch and remove from the vessel the first few times you refresh the water.

Use clean water  

Using tepid water (approximately 40 degrees, or just warmer than from the tap) is a good way to rehydrate flowers, allowing a steady water flow up the stems.   After 3-4 days give them a completely fresh refill, and tri the stems.

Look after them and they will last longer!

• Remove foliage and flowers as they age, to reduce premature aging of the remaining flowers.
• Remove leaves from stems that will be below the water line in water.  This reduces the amount of bacteria and fungi growth that can foul the water.
• Use sharp scissors to re-cut all stems on a 45° angle, about 1cm from the bottom.  This helps allow maximum water intake up the stem to hydrate the flowers.  
• Position the vase in a suitable spot, out of direct sunlight and away from heat and fruit.
• Replace water every 2-3 days.  Flowers drink a lot, especially if it is hot or humid!
• Minimise proximity to other fruit and vegetables (as these give off ethylene gas which quickens the aging process).
• Keep away from smoke, dust or excess heat (including gas heaters).