We take pride in delivering the freshest, highest-quality flowers in the St. Peter area. We are often asked how to keep them looking beautiful as long as possible. Flowers in our shop are processed according to strict protocols, and are trimmed and refreshed every 2-3 days with fresh water. With a little knowledge and care, your flowers can add a little blooming beauty to your life for a week, or more!
Most arrangements will last from four to seven days or longer depending on the type of flowers included and the level of care they receive. Here are a few helpful tips for keeping those blossoms looking healthy and vibrant for you to enjoy.
1. Remove any leaves that will be below the waterline. Leaves in the water promote bacterial growth, which will cause the flowers to wilt quickly.
2. Using garden shears, cut the 1" off the end of the stem. Make sure it’s a clean, diagonal cut, so the flowers can drink nutrients from the water easily.
3. Change dirty water regularly. Wash the vase and replace it with nice, clean water every other day. Giving the flowers a clean environment will keep them happy and ward off bacterial growth.
4. Avoid placing your flowers where heating or cooling vents can blow air on them. Areas directly under ceiling fans or on top of appliances that give off heat (like older televisions, radiators, etc.), will cause your flowers to dry out and wilt faster.
5. Place away from direct sunlight. It may seem counter-intuitive, but your flowers will maintain their freshness much longer if they’re not over-heated.
6. Use the flower food provided with your flowers. Our arrangements are packed with a single packet-- just using this and trimming them three days after you receive them can give you seven days of beautiful blooms! Additional packets are available for sale. If you run out of flower food, just use regular water. Home made flower foods will actually hasten the demise of your blooms. (More on that to come.)
We love all the emotions flowers can make us feel – excited, sentimental, appreciated, loved. Help the feeling last longer by taking care of your arrangement and keeping it looking it’s freshest for days on end. Have other questions about your flowers? Feel free to contact us or call our professional florists at the shop, and we’re happy to pass along the information you need.
