A Guide To Fresh Florals (3 of 3)

We’ve walked through what to look for at the market, we’ve talked through what to do once your chosen flowers arrive at home. Let’s discuss what to do with the florals now to make them last, and keep them blooming beautifully for a longer period of time.

This is the third and final part of this three-part blog series.

• Refresh water at least every other day… daily if possible.

• Give the stems a fresh angled cut every water change so they can drink fully again!

• Continue to remove leaves as needed to keep them out of the water.

• Place flowers in a cooler area of your home, avoid direct sunlight and heat.

• Keep your fruit bowls at a distance, the ethylene gas fruits emit can shorten the life of your florals.

• Some flowers naturally live longer than others, continue to remove the dying stems periodically and create and enjoy a new arrangement each time!

Overall, enjoy your flowers and the lifetime that they have! And remember…

“Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower.” (John Harrigan)

Click HERE for part one of this blog series; click HERE for part two.

A Guide To Fresh Florals (1 of 3)

Here at Huntress Florals, a question we frequently get asked, is how to keep your flowers fresh and long lasting. Well — you’ve asked, and we’ve delivered!

We present to you, a guide to fresh florals, a series all about how to help your florals last a good long while.
This is part one in a three-part blog series.

While at the market, when selecting florals, look for stems and buds that aren’t damaged, moldy or wilting.

Also, tighter blooms mean they're fresher and have more time to fully open.

Be mindful not to hold a bunch of flowers over others. If you see rose petals that have brown spots, it’s usually from water dripping onto them!

Choose blooms in various shapes, sizes, and textures to enhance your design. Select a color palette that blends well together, while keeping in mind your seasonal theme and the area you plan to display them.

And MOST important, follow your heart! Pick the buds that make you smile. Flowers are already beautiful on their own. You really can't go wrong or mess this up!

Stay tuned for parts two and three of this blog series.