Keep it fresh

Beautiful, warm weather is never a bad thing for us, but it can be hard for our blooms. Read on for top tips on how to keep your bouquet fresh this season (starting with the basics), from the UK’s top-rated flower delivery company, Bloom & Wild.

1) Simple starting points

These base-level rules apply to looking after your flowers in the heat, as they do throughout the rest of the year.

  1. Fill a clean vase with fresh water and add flower food.
  2. Trim 2cm off each stem.
  3. Remove any leaves that fall below the waterline.

2) Hydration & support

Flowers and foliage use water to prop-up their stems, so if they’re looking sad they most likely just need a quick drink (and the support of stronger stems around them). Be wary that in warm weather you’ll need to take extra care to ensure the water is topped up vigilantly, as it will evaporate more quickly!

3) Start spritzing

 Keep a spray bottle with fresh water near your blooms and give them the occasional spritz; this will help to maintain their hydration and keep them looking their best for longer.

4) Remember to change the water

 The warm weather encourages bacteria. Ensure that as time goes on you repeat the care steps from tip 1 and change the water every few days to keep your lovely flowers blooming.

5) Keep out of direct sunlight

Do your best to keep flowers out of direct sunlight. Even though flowers need light to help them bloom, too much will make them open up too quickly, shortening the lifetime of your bouquet.

6) Top tip

Hot weather or not, some flowers will fade sooner than others as time goes on. Remove these from your display and pop your remaining blooms into smaller jars to make posies!