CARING FOR RANUNCULUS

Use sharp scissors to trim one inch off the bottom of the stem at an angle so your ranunculus can slurp up all that tasty water & flower food! Remove excess foliage below the vase’s waterline. Cut flowers aren’t a big fan of direct sunlight so, make sure your vase is in a nice, cool room. If they haven’t bloomed quite yet, it’s okay to place them in a sunnier spot, but only for a short period. Every couple of days, you’ll want to re-trim the stems, change the water, and add more flower nutrients.

Caring for BOSTON FERNS

Boston Ferns enjoy weekly watering sessions, keeping their soil moist but not wet and avoiding letting the pot sit in water. Mist regularly to keep humidity levels high and position in a bright spot, but with indirect light – bathrooms are ideal. Avoid watering from above, keep your can at soil level just above their roots and note that yellowing or wilted leaves is usually a sign of overwatering, so be quick to adjust your watering routine if needed. A quick touch of the soil should let you know.

Caring for Lilac

Trim the stems before adding your lilacs to a clean vase filled with fresh water and flower food to extend the blossoms' longevity. Remove any foliage that would be submerged in the water to prevent rotting. Place the vase in a location with indirect light to avoid wilting and try to recut the stems every day to ensure they can absorb as much water as possible. Don't forget to replenish the water in the vase regularly to keep the lilacs fresh and vibrant.

CARING FOR LILIES

Before placing your lilies in fresh water with your cut-flower feed, make sure you remove any leaves from below the water line – and that the vase is sturdy enough to take the height and heft of the stems!

Lilies need sun to grow, but once cut, they’ll do best in a cool place out of direct sunlight. This will maximise their longevity and fragrance. Pinch off the pollen as you don’t want any to get on the flower’s petals as it can shorten the time your flowers will look their best.

CARING FOR ROSES

One of our most popular flowers, the rose is very simple to care for. Regular fresh water is key, at least every 1-2 days, as roses resting in stale water will wilt rapidly.

They will always benefit from the flower food provided with your bouquet too and make sure to use very sharp secateurs when cutting the stems to avoid tearing or damaging the tip. Trim the lower leaves; any leaves sat in water will rot quickly, causing your rose heads to droop and contaminating other flowers in the display.

Caring for TULIPS

Choose a vase that will cover at least half the height of the tulips to offer them support. They can look pretty bending in a shorter vase but won’t last as long. Remove the extra leaves from the base of the stem and plunge into cold water with flower food.

Top up with cold water every day as this will help keep the stems fresh and crisp. Display them somewhere cool and preferably on their own as they release a substance that causes other blooms to wilt faster.