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 (2 of 3)

We’ve all been there, wanting our beautiful flowers to last as long as possible. This blog, brought to you exclusively by Huntress Florals, will bring you both simple and practical tips to help you keep your blooms looking fresh and lasting the longest amount of time.

This is part two in a three-part blog series. Click HERE for part one!

First things first, once you arrive home with your flowers, prepare your clean vase with room-temperature water.

When buying from HUNTRESS, you won’t need flower food, as we only use the highest quality product that has been professionally processed in our studio.

However, if you buy from the grocery store — feel free to drop that flower food in. Follow packet instructions for the appropriate amount.

Next up, unwrap the florals, discard any rubber bands and clear plastic wrapping. We repurpose or recycle all of these materials, and encourage you to recycle as well :)

Avoid bacteria by removing any leaves that may fall under the water level in your vessel.

Give your stems a fresh cut — about 1-inch off the bottom at an angle, allowing them to drink more water. We all get thirsty after long travels!

Next, arrange your flowers intuitively — we like different heights to add dimension. Maybe cluster similar flowers as they tend to grow in nature.

Play around and don’t overthink it!

The flowers will tell you what to do. Create something YOU find pretty! Happy SLAYing! 💐

Stay tuned for part three of this blog series.