How do I care for my Flowers?
Your flowers have been carefully grown, picked, hand arranged and protected
at every stage to ensure they arrive with you in peak condition. Some of
your flowers may arrive in bud but these will open giving you maximum vase
life.
If you follow our simple care instructions your flowers should last for
at least 5-7 days.
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Care instructions for flowers:
| • | On arrival remove flowers from all packaging and using a sharp knife or scissors cut 2- 3 cm off each stem |
| • | Remove any leaves that would be below the waterline of the vase as these will start to decay causing bacteria to build up in the vase |
| • | Place flowers in a clean vase, filled with fresh water and flower food, following the instructions on the sachet. Keep the water level topped up regularly |
| • | Avoid placing your display near ripening fruit, direct heat, in direct sunlight or in a draught |
| • | Re-cutting the stems every 3 to 4 days may make your flowers last longer |
| • | If your roses droop try re-cutting the stems and standing them in warm water |
If your flowers arrive by post they may appear soft due to the fact that
they have been without water for a few days. Once placed in water the stems
and buds will firm up as they re-hydrate.
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Care instructions for arrangements:
• On arrival make up the flower food as described on the sachet and
pour the solution over the oasis block
• Keep the oasis block moist adding fresh water every 2 – 3
days
Caution: Lily pollen can stain. Remove by dabbing with cellotape. Lily pollen
is harmful to cats if they eat it.
How do I care for my planted arrangements?
Our indoor arrangements are easy to look after. They have a flowering life
of about 3 weeks, but are not permanent displays.
| • | Keep your arrangement in a well-lit position at 13-21C away from draughts and direct sunlight |
| • | Keep moist at all times but do not over water and never let the arrangement dry out |
| • | Remove any dying leaves or flowers as soon as you see them |
| • | After flowering has finished, replant bulbs in the garden and other healthy plants in individual pots to extend life |
Care instructions for Orchids:
Orchids are easy to look after when kept in a light position at a temperature
not less than 16.5C, but away from direct sunlight and draughts.
| • | Wait until the soil is almost dry before watering again (approx once a week) |
| • | Feed with half strength house plant food, 3 waterings out of 4 during the summer. Reduce watering in the winter |
| • | After flowering has finished, cut the flower stem down to 10-15cm |
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Care instructions for outdoor planted arrangements:
Our outdoor arrangements are easy to look after and can be put in a sunny
or shady position.
| • | Keep raised off the ground to allow free drainage and protect from frost damage during winter months |
| • | Keep moist at all times |
| • | To prolong flowering, remove all faded and dying flowers regularly |
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