3 Tips to Keep Your Beautiful Bouquet Fresh at Home

Receiving a bouquet from a loved one can fill your heart with joy. Because of the sentimental meaning that bouquet holds, you want to keep it fresh as long as possible. According to our team at Gidas Flowers, floral arrangements typically last four to seven days but can last longer based on the flowers used and the care they receive. In this article, we’ll highlight the tips that help maintain the freshness of your beautiful bouquet. Continue below to learn more about those bouquet care tips!

1. Carefully Position the Bouquet Inside Your Chosen Vase

A gorgeous floral arrangement deserves to be showcased. You can do that by setting the arrangement inside a vase. However, you cannot just put the bouquet in your vase and assume it will stay healthy. Plant rot may set in quickly if you handle the bouquet that way.

Prevent rotting by first checking how the bouquet fits in the vase when it already has water. Note where the water line is and make sure the leaves stay above it. You may need to cut the stems to create that intended fit. Using a different vase may also be necessary if the arrangement cannot fit properly in your original container.

2. Pick an Ideal Spot for Your Bouquet

Now that the bouquet is carefully positioned in a vase, you can pick out a spot to display it. While choosing a spot for the floral arrangement, you should be mindful of potential threats to its condition. The threats in question include direct sunlight, heat sources, and fruits. Keeping the vase with the bouquet away from those threats should allow it to stay fresh and beautiful for a long time.

3. Give Your Bouquet Adequate Sustenance

Lastly, you can keep your bouquet in excellent condition by giving them sufficient water and nutrition. Bouquets usually come with a packet of flower food, which you can use to nourish the flowers. If the packet is missing, you can contact the florist who sold the arrangement and order a replacement. Getting the flower food from the same florist is highly recommended because they usually have a signature blend.

Fresh water will do the trick when it comes to watering your floral arrangement. Just remember to change the water daily to maintain freshness. Adding a drop of bleach to the water can also help your preservation efforts.

Keeping a bouquet in ideal condition is easy if you follow the tips detailed above. High-quality flowers can also maintain their spectacular appearance longer. Place your order with Gidas Flowers today, and we’ll prepare the plants for your floral arrangement!