Flower Care

for beautiful, long lasting flowers, follow these simple steps:

Pour cool water and flower food into a clean vase.

Unwrap the flowers and place the stems in a sink or bowl of water. Carefully cut half inch off the end of each stem with a sharp knife or scissors. Remove any leaves that may fall below the water line. Foliage will discolor water and promote disease.

For best results, re-cut the stems, change the vase water, and add flower food every three to four days. Keeping the flowers out of direct sunlight or drafts will help extend their life as well.

These simple flower care steps will also be included in the gift box, sent to your recipient.

Additional flower tips:

• When cutting the flowers, try not to "saw" the flowers, making a clean cut of the stem instead.
• Do not display flowers on top of appliances that give off heat, (i.e. televisions, stereos.)
• Cut the stems at a slight angle, as this will give more surface area to absorb water.
• Do not cut the flowers with a dull blade. Using a dull knife or scissors will crush the vessels in the stem which allow the flower to drink. If the flower can't take in water, it will die quickly.
• A clean vase should be used for all flowers. Wash and rinse all vases before use to get rid of bacteria and residue that can harm flowers.
• Do not store flowers near fresh fruit. Fruit emits ethylene gas, which is harmful to flowers and kills them prematurely.
• All flowers should be cut underwater. Cutting flowers underwater prevents air from entering the stem after it is cut. If air gets into the stem, it can cause a blockage in the stem and prevent the flower from drinking.
• If you receive roses in your bouquet, you can pluck off a few of the outer petals if they are discolored. These are called "guard" petals and help protect the flower during shipping.
• If you receive lilies in your bouquet, be careful of the stamens inside the flower because they can stain fabric. The stamens are the long yellow part of the flowers. If a piece of fabric does get stained, use clear tape to pick the stain up off the fabric. Don't rub the stain.
• Old tricks of the trade, such as putting an aspirin, a penny, or sugar in the vase water serve the same purpose as flower food. They give the flower nutrients and kill harmful bacteria as well.
• Don't be afraid to handle the flowers. You don't have to be too gentle with them as they have traveled a long way and can take some abuse. Don't be afraid to redesign your bouquet.
• If for some reason you need to cancel or change an order, please call 1-800-930-4777 Due to the speed of our delivery process, we will not be able to respond fast enough via email.