Support Tips for Your Flowers

Most arrangements use floral foam to ensure that the fresh cut flowers stay in place. In order to maximize the life of the fresh flowers and greenery, add water daily. If possible, locate your flower arrangement away from heat and drafts and store in a cool place overnight.

Bouquets

For longevity of flowers, here are five steps we recommend you follow:

• Cut stems using a sharp knife. Do not use scissors. Cut stems under clean and warm water, this should assist to keep the flowers fresh.
• Immediately place your cut flowers in a vase or a container filled with water. It is recommended that you remove all foilage that lies below the water line.
• Many cut flowers are delivered with a small bag of floral preservative. We highly recommend that you read the instructions and add accordingly in order to prolong the life of your flowers
• Add water to the container as needed. This is generally every couple of days (more frequently in summer). If your not using preservatives, it is best to scrub the container and re-cut flower stems on a daily basis.
• Flowers are best kept away from heat sources, drafts and the direct air from air conditioning units.

Flowering Plants

• Light: Flowering plants thrive on sunshine, so the more you can provide the better they like it. If you have the option, place them near a northerly facing window.
• Temperature: Most flowering plants prefer temperatures in the 12-23 degree celsius range.
• Watering: Inspect soil daily and add water when the soil feels dry to touch. When watering, wet the soil all the way through.
• Fertilizing: If you keep your flowering plants longer than 5 weeks, plant food/fertilizer should be added. Most nurseries and/or garden centres can recommend a suitable fertilizer.

Foliage Plants

Light: Foliage plants prefer to be located near a window where they receive light, however most plants do not like intense sun.

Temperature: Most flowering plants prefer temperatures in the 12-23 degree celsius range.

Watering: Inspect soil daily and add water when the soil feels dry to touch. When watering, wet the soil all the way through.

Fertilizing: Four weeks after delivery (approximately), plant food may be required to polong the life of foilage plants. Most nurseries and/or garden centres can recommend a suitable plant food. Prior to acquiring plant food identify the type and approximate size of the plant and the size of the container.

If you have any questions please contact one of our professional florists by email sales@beecroftflowerplace.com.au or by phone 9875-3811.