Care & conditioning

Make your flowers last

A few minutes of care can add days of life. Here's our simple routine for keeping every arrangement looking its best.

Step 1

Trim the stems

Cut about an inch off each stem at a 45° angle with sharp scissors. A clean cut lets stems drink more water.

Step 2

Remove any leaves that would sit below the waterline. They rot quickly and shorten vase life.

Step 3

Change the water every two days and re-trim a sliver off the stems each time.

Step 4

Place flowers away from direct sun, heat vents and fruit bowls — ripening fruit speeds up wilting.

Step 5

Add the flower food sachet to the vase water, and top up rather than replace between changes.

Step 6

Once blooms pass, add stems to your compost. They'll feed the next garden.