Bouquet Care

Follow these simple care tips to ensure that the beautiful bouquet of flowers you have received from Pearsons Florist stays fresh, long-lasting and looking it's best.

UNWRAP
If you have received your flowers at work you can leave them wrapped until you get home as their stems are protected with wet wrap. When you are ready to place them in a vase remove all wrap and packaging.

CLEAN & CUT
Clean the flower stems. Stripping all the leaves below the water level will stop bacteria growing in the water. Cut the stems at an angle so that the stems won't sit flat on the bottom of the vase as this may stop the water uptake through the stems. 

WATER
Fill a clean vase with fresh room temperature water.  Arrange the flowers in the vase. You can leave the string that is tying the stems together or remove it if you would prefer a looser look for your floral display. Replenish the water frequently. Change the water entirely every 2-3 days to prolong the life of your blooms.

POSITION 
Place your flowers in a favourite spot. Flowers will last longer in a cool room and if you keep them out of direct sunlight. Avoid placing them near appliances that generate high or low temperatures like the stove, air conditioner, ceiling fans, and even your computer or TV. And here’s a little insider tip – don’t stand them near the fruit bowl – the ethylene gas let off from fresh fruit can cut seriously cut the lifespan of your flowers.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT FLOWER CARE AND MAINTENANCE?

Pearsons has been running an award winning School of Floristry for over 20 years. Offering a full Career Course for those wanting to be a florist plus Short Courses and Workshops simply for fun!! Our Short Courses and Workshops will give you the chance to "play" with flowers, learn tips and tricks of the trade plus take home your own gorgeous flower design at the end. Our courses are fun and fabulous!!