Flower Care

Local Interflora florists always ensure the freshest possible flowers are delivered. After receiving your flowers, follow these simple flower care tips for longer-lasting, more vibrant flowers that will last and last.

Rose Care Fill a vase with luke warm water and add a recommended floral preservative if available, remove  the floss container and any foliage which will be under water, with a sharp knife or scissors make a slanting cut 3.5cm off the stem ends, place in a cool position away from draughts, sun and ripening fruit, every 3-4 days following the first three steps again. Should rose(s) droop, recut as in step 3 and place stem bottoms in a container with about 4cm of very hot water, leave 2-3 minutes, then transfer into a vase of luke warm water.

Hand Tied Bouquet Care Do not remove tying ribbon as no further arranging is necessary, recut stems, place into a container of warm water, use preservative if enclosed.

Water Filled Box Care Your flowers are arranged in a water filled box and requre no further arranging. Top water level up if necessary and check water level daily.

Cut Flower Care Fill a vase with lukewarm water and add a recommended floral preservative if available, carefully remove the flowers from the wrapping, remove any foliage which will be under water, with a sharp knife or scissors make a slanting cut 3.5cm off the stem ends, arrange flowers as desired and place in a cool position away from draughts, sun and ripening fruit, every 3-4 days following the first three steps again. Should roses or chrysanthemums droop, recut as in step four and place stems in a vase of very warm water. Handle chrysanthemums carefully, a knock can shatter them.

Bowl Arrangement Care An arrangement or basket is delivered in its own container, water on arrival and daily. Place in cool location away from heat and draught. Keep in a cool place overnight.

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