FLOWER CARE

Ensure your vase is clean before filling it with water - we recommend dish soap or a plant based multipurpose cleaner

Remove any foliage on the stems that will sit in the water to prevent bacteria build up (this should already have been done if your arranged flowers are from us but doesn't hurt to double check)

Trim the stems on a 45 degree angle and place in fresh water immediately

Use clean, sharp scissors to cut stems

Change the water every 1-2 days and trim the stems each time for for fresh water uptake

Keep in a cool spot, out of direct sunlight and away from draughts

Please note some flowers are sensitive to ethylene gas which is produced by fruit and vegetables, therefore some flowers may benefit from being placed away from these items

Select a vase where the binding point (the point where the stems meet or where the tie has secured the bouquet) is sitting ~5cm below the lip of the vase

If the stems are too tall for the vase you have, trim the stems so the binding point is sitting just below the lip of the vase (see above)

If the stems are too short for the vase you have and you don't have anything shorter, fill with enough water to ensure all stems are submerged

Keep the tie on the bouquet if you'd like to keep the shape and design exactly as the florist made it

If you cut the tie the stems should fall ever so slightly if the binding point is positioned just below the lip of the vase. Otherwise you may lose the design and shape if the binding point is not correctly positioned

Generally vases that are ~20cm tall should suit most bouquets

Keep your bouquet(s) in water for as long as possible, right up until the moment you need them for the ceremony and/or photos

Avoid touching petals as this can cause bruising and damage

Keep them out of direct sunlight and do not leave them in the car

If possible, take the vase/water source with you on the day

When not in use, place bouquets in water in a shady spot where they can't be knocked over

Avoid, if possible, lying them down horizontally to avoid damage to delicate flowers

If this isn't possible, ensure to place the bouquet down on the back side - there is usually a pin or something similar to indicate which side is the back - this will keep the front looking fresh for photos

If you've been lucky enough to take home a table centrepiece from an event that we've flowered, lucky you!

Please note: Event flowers are carefully strategically sourced at a time that will ensure the flower is at it's most open and beautiful bloom for the event. Therefore the longevity of event flowers are usually shorter than those you would normally receive in a bouquet, where the flowers are tighter and more fresh so you can enjoy them for longer

It's likely the centerpiece you have has either been made in fresh water or with floral wool which is a natural, non-toxic and more sustainable option to traditional floral foam. It's made from basalt rock mineral fibres that have been spun into wool

If the stems have been taken out of water, simply cut the stems at a 45 degree angle and place them in a vase with fresh water as soon as possible. Change the water and cut the stems every 2 days and follow the steps under vase/wrapped flowers

If the arrangement is in floral wool, keep the centrepiece arrangement as is - you can add small amounts of water every 2-3 days to maintain hydration by using a narrow watering can and pouring directly onto the floral wool or into the base of the vessel

We don't recommend you remove the stems from the floral wool as they've been cut quite short and are no longer suitable for a vase

Keep out of direct sunlight, away from heaters and drafts and in a cool spot

Once the flowers have perished, pull stems out and dispose flowers in green waste. Floral wool can be reused (have a go at making an arrangement yourself!), composted in small quantities or broken up and mixed into your soil and used as a  soil conditioner.

It's recommended to wash your hands after handling floral wool and if you have sensitive skin, please use protective gloves as an extra precaution