If you receive flowers in a container with floral foam, make sure the container is full of water every day. Using your finger, feel under the greens for a place where water can be added. Or you can pour water slowly into the center of the arrangement, keeping a finger in the container to gauge the water level.

If you receive flowers in a vase, the water should always be clear. Changing the water daily is a best practice that will keep the flowers lasting longer. If possible, re-cut the stems with a sharp knife or scissors before placing them in the fresh water.

How can I take care of flower arrangements?

If you receive flowers in a box or tissue, remove all of the foliage that falls below the water line, then cut the stems with a sharp knife or scissors in a sink full of warm water. Be sure to cut the stems under the water and place them immediately into a vase of room temperature water.

Keep your flowers away from televisions, appliances and heating/cooling units. You should also keep them away from hot or cold drafts and out of direct sunlight.

What is wrong with the water in a vase when it turns yellow and cloudy?

This is a natural sign that bacteria are growing in the water. Bacteria can clog stems and shorten the vase life of flowers, so keep the water clear at all times to ensure the longevity of your blooms. If your water starts to turn cloudy, immediately empty the vase and add fresh water. Re-cut the stems with a sharp knife or scissors under warm water before placing them in the vase of fresh water to take care of flower arrangements.

Since flowers like sunshine, should I put my arrangement in the sun when I get it?

No. Growing flowers require sunshine for maturation, but cut flowers will fade much faster if exposed to heat and direct sunlight. To keep flowers fresh longer, place them in a location away from sun and drafts.

Is it possible to revive a wilted rose or hydrangea?

Sometimes. If a rose wilts prematurely, remove it from the arrangement and try the following easy tip to perk it up. Fill a sink with warm water. Lay the rose horizontally in the water bath and cut the stem (about 1″) with a sharp knife under the warm water. Leave the rose in the bath for about two hours and let the water cool. This process can work wonders, but if the rose is already past its vase life it will not revive. Similarly, place your hydrangea bloom completely under warm water. Leave it for 30 m in – 1 hour and then re-cut the stem under water and place in a vase of fresh water.