Flower Care

The vase life of different flowers ranges from 5-10 days. In general, they will benefit from:

A Fresh Cut & Clean Water.

Top off the water as needed to keep all stem ends submerged. It’s best to replace the water entirely daily, or at least every 2-3 days. When you refill the vase, trim stems with sharp shears. Remove any leaves that fall below the water line. You may choose to remove the most ephemeral as they fade. 

 

Cool and dark. Sun and heat can cause your flowers to mature faster or dry out. As much as you are able to, keeping the flowers out of direct sunlight, away from heating vents, and at cooler temperatures (but not freezing!) will preserve them longer. This is especially true for winter/spring flowers that naturally like it cooler.

 

Also of note, ethylene (released by some fruit/vegetables) can make some fresh flowers mature more quickly. 

These real flowers and plants are naturally air-dried, for a beautiful way to decorate with nature, instead of man-made materials that won’t biodegrade. Our dried botanicals last for a long time, but not forever. If longevity is important to you, consider the following care:

 
Preventing exposure to the elements (wind, rain, sun) will preserve the display.

 
Keeping the flowers out of direct sunlight will prevent fading. 

 

Keeping away from excess humidity will help retain the shape.

Displaying in an area where it will not be jostled will prevent breakage. (Wreaths may be hung with twine/ribbon or by the hoop only, and feel free to rotate to your preferred orientation.)

Make your flowers last longer by keeping the plant in a somewhat cool location. Blooms will look fresh for weeks if kept around 65°F.

Plants may need staking to stay upright. Try twigs, stakes, ribbon, twine, wire, etc. You can also cut the flowers and enjoy them in a vase.

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Light: Low to bright, indirect light. Rotate the container to promote balanced growth (the leaves and stems will lean toward the light).

 

Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. If your container has drainage holes, place a drip tray underneath (small plates work well). If it does not have drainage holes, be careful not to over-water.

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Aside from amaryllis and paperwhites, our bulbs are hardy in Zone 4-7, so they can be planted in the garden later in the season, and may bloom again in subsequent years.

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Note: Hyacinth and other bulbs can irritate the skin for some people and you may wish to wear gloves when handling the bulbs directly.