How to Keep Your Flowers Fresh Longer!

Written By Hanh Tran

There’s nothing quite like the joy of fresh flowers brightening up your home! 🌸 Whether they’re a romantic gift 💝, a special occasion bouquet 🌷, or just a little treat for yourself 🌼, you’ll want to keep them looking vibrant for as long as possible. With the right care, you can extend the life of your flowers and enjoy their beauty for days—sometimes even weeks! 💐✨

Here are some tried-and-true tips to help your flowers stay fresh and fabulous. 🌟

  1. Start With a Clean Vase 🧼

    • Before arranging your flowers, make sure the vase is squeaky clean! 🧽 Bacteria and mold can shorten the life of your blooms, so wash your vase with warm, soapy water or rinse it with a bit of bleach to kill any lingering germs. 🧴

  2. Trim the Stems at an Angle ✂️

    • Cutting flower stems at a 45-degree angle helps them drink up more water! 💧 Use sharp scissors or a knife to make a clean cut, and trim about an inch off the bottom of each stem before placing them in water. 🏞️

  3. Remove Leaves Below the Waterline 🍃

    • Leaves sitting in water can rot and create bacteria that’ll make your flowers wilt faster. 😩 Remove any leaves that will sit below the waterline to keep the water clean and your flowers healthy! 🧃

  4. Change the Water Regularly 💦

    • Stale water breeds bacteria! Change the water every two days and rinse the vase to keep it fresh. 🌞 Try using room-temperature water—hot or cold water can shock your flowers. ❄️🔥

  5. Feed Your Flowers 🌱

    • Most bouquets come with a packet of flower food that gives your blooms essential nutrients and antibacterial agents. If you don’t have any, you can make your own with a teaspoon of sugar and a few drops of bleach or vinegar. 🍯

  6. Keep Them Cool 🧊

    • Flowers love cool places! Keep them away from direct sunlight 🌞, heat 🌡️, and drafts. ❄️ Bonus tip: Place your bouquet in the fridge overnight to slow down the aging process. 🍇

  7. Avoid Fruit Bowls 🍎🍌

    • Fruits like apples and bananas release ethylene gas, which speeds up wilting. 🚫 Keep your flowers away from ripening fruit to prolong their freshness! 🥰

  8. Re-Cut Stems Every Few Days ✂️

    • Every couple of days, trim the stems again to keep them fresh and allow better water absorption. 💦 This simple step can extend the life of your bouquet! 🏅

  9. Mist Your Flowers 💦

    • Some flowers (like roses and hydrangeas 🌹) love moisture through their petals! Lightly mist them with water to keep them hydrated and fresh. 💧

  10. Remove Wilting Flowers 🚮

  • If you spot any wilting flowers, remove them ASAP! 🏃‍♀️ Wilting flowers release bacteria that can spread and cause others to die faster. Keep your bouquet looking fresh by removing the bad ones. 🙅‍♀️

By following these simple tips, you can extend the life of your flowers and enjoy their beauty for as long as possible. 🌷 A little extra care goes a long way in keeping your blooms fresh and fabulous! ✨ We are also so grateful for all of the Valentine’s Flower orders we had this year! 💖 We hope these tips help you keep your flowers alive and beautiful as long as possible! 🌸

Do you have any personal tricks for keeping flowers fresh? Share them in the comments below! ⬇️

Hanh Tran