All flowers are grown in my garden and harvested at the appropriate time to ensure the longest vase life. Cutting too early, or too late, can greatly impact vase life. I aim to harvest the blooms when they are at their most beautiful stage AND when you can get the longest enjoyment. Some flowers have longer vase life than others, so it isn’t uncommon for David Austin roses to only last 3-4 days where Zinnias can last up to two weeks.

Some flowers need some extra TLC, or conditioning, before they are ready to be arranged. I take time to ensure that the blooms I harvest are given enough time to rest before they are arranged, which will extend the vase life of your stems. Additionally, all stems are treated to limit bacteria in the stems which will greatly enhance vase life. Some of my flowers are known to last two weeks given pre-treatment and proper maintenance.

All vases have flower food added to them, so you don’t need to worry about doing this. If you purchase a wrapped bouquet, this will come with flower food for you to add to your vase. A general rule of thumb — flowers should be healthy and happy in the water they come in for several days. PLEASE KEEP YOUR VASES TOPPED OFF WITH WATER. FRESH FLOWERS GUZZLE WATER LIKE CRAZY AND YOU WILL WANT TO KEEP THEM TOPPED OFF EVERY 1-2 DAYS.

When your flowers are starting to look a little less than perky, change the water in your vase. I don’t add new flower food, but I do make sure they have clean water. The most important step, is to cut all of your stems about an inch with a diagonal cut. That’s it! This will extend the vase life a few more days. As some flowers start to fade, pluck those out, and re-fluff what you have.