Fresh Flower Care Guide

Care for the flowers as they unfold

Flowers are living materials. Their natural lifespan varies, but clean water, a comfortable environment, and a few simple habits will help them continue to open beautifully.

When Flowers Arrive

Wrapped bouquets

Remove the temporary water source and place the bouquet in a clean vase with fresh, cool water as soon as possible. Make sure no leaves sit below the waterline.

Vase arrangements

Check the water level upon arrival and top it up with fresh water. Some water may shift or be absorbed during transport.

Ongoing Care

  1. Choose a comfortable location. Keep flowers away from direct sunlight, heaters, fireplaces, air-conditioning vents, strong drafts, and ripening fruit.

  2. Keep the water clean. Refresh vase water every one to two days. For arranged vessels, add fresh water carefully and regularly.

  3. Trim when appropriate. For loose bouquets, recut stems at an angle with clean, sharp clippers before returning them to fresh water.

  4. Remove fading material. Take out wilted flowers and any foliage that falls below the waterline.

  5. Let the arrangement evolve. Different varieties open and fade at different rates. Removing a few finished stems can give the remaining flowers more room to continue.

What to Expect

Many arrangements can be enjoyed for approximately four to seven days, with some varieties lasting longer and delicate flowers having a shorter natural life. Temperature, light, water cleanliness, flower type, and home conditions all affect longevity.

Even with attentive care, flowers remain beautifully fleeting.
Part of their gift is inviting us to notice change while it is happening.