Flower Care
When arranging
Fill your vase half to two thirds full with lukewarm water, this helps closed buds to start opening. Take care when un-wrapping a hand-tied bouquet as it is delivered in a water bubble to keep the flowers fresh.
Arranging your flowers in cold water should be avoided as this can significantly reduce the longevity of your gift. Do not put flowers in metal or aluminium containers, glass is ideal. Keep your flowers in a cool location, away from draughts, direct heat or sunlight.
Arrange
Once unwrapped
Your flowers may take up to 24 hours after being placed in water to reach their full potential.
Strip off all excess foliage and leaves below the water level to reduce any harmful bacteria within the water. Bacteria can block the stem and stop the flowers taking up the water.
Trimming
Flowers like their stems trimmed. So, trim them, at an angle with a knife (rather than scissors) by an inch or so. When trimming stems, always cut at an angle of roughly 45degrees; this increases the surface area allowing your flowers to absorb more water.
If a Rose starts to droop at the head, re-cut the stem, wrap the head in paper to support it upright and plunge 5cms of the stem into boiling water for about 30seconds. Cut the stem again and place in deep cold water for two hours.
Feeding
Every Interflora order is accompanied by a sachet of cut flower food which will encourage buds to open and help to prolong the life and beauty of your flowers. Top up regularly with water and flower food, removing any fading flowers. Ensure the floristry foam used in arrangements is moist and topped up daily; this helps to prolong the life and vibrancy of your arrangements.
Basic care for plants
Keep your plants or planted arrangements out of drafts and any direct sunlight. And when it comes to water it's about finding the right balance - do regularly water but don't over water. Becuase of the pot or container they come, in we recommend you place them on a mat to protect your surfaces.
Flower & Plant Care Guide
Take care when removing the cellophane. This is sometimes used as a reservoir for water to keep your bouquet fresh during delivery.
Cut the stems at an angle about 3 cm from the end. Place in deep water and stand in a cool, shady place for an hour or more.
Rose
Fill a vase with water, add the flower food and place the flowers into the vase.
Keep your flowers in a cool location away from draughts, direct heat or sunlight. Top up regularly with water and flower food.
Further supplies of flower food are available from your local Interflora florist.
Some of your flowers may still be in bud. This is because we want you to enjoy them for as long as possible.
Roses
If a rose starts to droop at the head, re-cut the stem, wrap the head in paper to support upright and plunge 5 cm of the stem into hot water for about 30 seconds. Cut the stem again and place in deep cold water for 2 hours.
Lilies
Lily pollen can stain. Please carefully remove lily stamens from any newly opening blooms and avoid direct contact.
Hand-tieds
Release the water from the water reservoir by cutting a hole in the cellophane over a sink. Remove all gift wrapping. Do not untie your flowers. They have been specially arranged and tied ready to be placed into a vase. Follow care instructions as for Bouquets.
Arrangements
Top up the container with water daily.
Fruit
Fresh or artificial fruit is sometimes included in flower arrangements for decorative purposes only. Do not remove or eat as it may have been secured with wooded or plastic fixings.
Candles
These are for decoration only. To avoid the risk of fire, you are advised not to light them.
Plants
Most plants like light and an even temperature. Avoid draughts, fumes and cold. Foliage plants require little water in winter. Flowering plants generally need more water.
Water Azaleas and Hydrangeas daily. Water St Paulia and Cyclamen plants from the bottom and not the top. All plants should be fertilised as required.
Please handle with care
Flowers/plants are for display only and must not be consumed.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Certain plants and flowers may be harmful or may cause irritation, so please be careful when handling flowers, plants or foliage as a precaution.
In case of irritation, wash affected skin immediately with cold water. Keep skin out of sunlight, and do not rub or scratch irritated areas. Visit your doctor if symptoms persist.
In case of ingestion of any flowers, plants or foliage, drink a glass of water immediately. Visit your doctor or casualty department as soon as possible, taking with you a sample of the plant matter or a note of the botanical name if known.
We recommend that you do not place your gift on an unprotected surface.
