Simple tips for longer lasting flowers this summer

Hello summer! Here we have some simple tips for longer lasting flowers this summer!

You really must water frequently, cutting the stems, removing leaves. But as it gets warmer, your bouquet needs extra care.

Here we share the best ways to keep your flowers fresh, so you get to enjoy them at home for longer!

1. Make sure they have enough water!

Just like us, flowers need to drink more during the summer weather. Also water tends to evaporate faster when it’s warm, leading to lower vase water levels and thirsty flowers!

Flower care: keep your flowers looking fresh and hydrated, make sure your vase is always ⅓ full with clean water.

2. Clean, drinkable vase water!

Hot weather definitely speeds up bacteria growth in your vase, turning it cloudy and the bottom of your stems slimy. These conditions make for unhappy flowers.

Flower care: In warmer weather, refresh your vase water more frequently: every other day, instead of every 3 days.

3. Too much sun is not much fun!

We love it when the sun is out, but your flowers prefer to shine in the shade, as when it’s hot moisture in the flowers’ petals and leave evaporate much quicker. Direct sunlight then causes them to ‘dry out quicker too.

Flower care: be conscious of where you put your bouquet at home. If it’s a super sunny day, think about moving it somewhere cooler as this helps them last better too.

4.A cool consistent temperature!

Try and keep the temperature consistent throughout your house as this too will help the longevity of your flowers rather than consistent changes to hot/ cold/ warm!

Flower care: think of putting your flowers in a sheltered spot, keeping them away from open windows and draughty doors.

5. A fresh trim!

This will also help, a fresh trim on the stem always at an angle, and also remove any extra leaves on the stem, pop them in a freshly cleaned vase with added sachet of flower food and Voila!

Flower care: Remember to keep your stems hydrated by re-trimming your stems whenever you change the water. Remove extra leaves to let those flowers blossom and enjoy!