http://lpflowers.co.uk Cut Flowers from Marks and Spencer Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:22:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/about-cut-flowers/how-to-keep-cut-flowers-fresh/ http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/about-cut-flowers/how-to-keep-cut-flowers-fresh/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:11:55 +0000 Linda http://lpflowers.co.uk/?p=54 To keep your new arrangement looking fresh and to ensure it lasts as long as possible, follow these top tips:

• Buy your flowers from a reputable outlet
• Choose blooms with firm petals or with buds which are showing some colour
• Keep them well wrapped until you get them home
• Keep them in water until you are ready to start arranging
• Make sure vases are very clean
• Use fresh lukewarm water and add commercial cut flower food
• Remove all leaves which fall below the water level
• Take at least 3cm (1″) off all stems, making a slanted cut with sharp scissors
• Don’t smash or pierce the stems
• Avoid placing the arrangement in direct sunlight, heat, or draughts
• Keep flowers away from ripening fruit
• Don’t mix daffodils with other flowers
• Remove faded flowers as they occur
• Top up the water regularly and add fresh flower food

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