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Keep Your Bouquet Blooming

Simple Flower & Rose Care Tips


How to take care of your flowers.

Make your bouquet last longer with these easy steps. No fancy tools required

just a clean vase, fresh water, and a few pro habits.

     
Updated: 12 Aug 2025
  1. Wash your vase. Use dish soap and rinse thoroughly to remove residue.
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  2. Trim stems at an angle. Recut 1–2 cm off the ends before placing in water.
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  3. Remove leaves below the waterline. Leaves in water promote bacteria.
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  4. Add flower food. Use the packet provided, or mix 1 tbsp sugar + ¼ tsp bleach per litre if needed.
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  5. Use room‑temperature water. Fill your vase and top up as needed.
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  6. Choose a cool spot. Keep away from heat, direct sun, drafts, and ripening fruit.
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  7. Refresh every 2–3 days. Change water and recut stems to keep hydration up.
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  8. Remove spent blooms. This keeps the rest of the bouquet looking fresh.

How long do roses last?

           

With good care, roses typically last a week or more. Cooler rooms extend vase life.

Guard petals

           

Only remove the outer guard petals just before arranging to avoid bruising.

Daily check

           

Top up water and give stems a quick recut if heads start to droop.

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