Remember, Three Way Flower Farm is not responsible for florals after they’ve been picked up at the farm. That doesn’t mean it’s difficult to do or that we don’t care. We want you to succeed! Here are a few tips to help you along the way.
Tip #1:
Transport the flowers in your car with the air-conditioning on.
The cooler you keep them, the happier your flowers will be. Don’t leave your flowers in car without the A/C running. Even on a cool day, the sun will heat up the inside of your car quickly. This will greatly diminish the quality of your flowers.
Tip #2:
Make sure they always have plenty of water.
Fresh flowers drink a lot of water. Keep plenty of room temperature water in buckets at all times to make sure they don’t dry out and wilt. Make sure you check it everyday. It’s also helpful to change the water every couple of days. Microorganisms in the water can cause bacteria to build up in the stems, which causes the flower to wilt by not being able to take up water. Keep water fresh.
Tip #3:
For bulk/bucket flowers, trim at least a half inch off the stem before you put them in a vase.
By cutting them stems just before arranging in a vase, you expose fresh plant tissue than can take up water more efficiently. You also eliminate bacteria build up or air that may be sneaking into the tip of the stem. Trimming makes for perky flowers.
Tip #4:
Keep flowers away from heat and bright light.
These are not seedlings that need light to grow. They are currently at the peak of perfection. Sun and heat will trigger flowers to “mature” which will decrease their vase life. Keep them in the coolest, shadiest area of your home.
Tip #5:
Put small personals (corsages, boutonnieres, hair pins, cuffs) in the fridge.
These items are “out-of-water” designs and should be kept cool in the fridge. Make sure they don’t touch the sides and are not at the back of the fridge, where it’s often too cold.
Tip #6:
Do NOT put your bridal bouquet or other bouquets in the fridge.
Just as we mentioned above, refrigerators can be tricky. Don’t risk bouquet damage by putting them in the fridge. If they’re too close to the sides or back, it can be detrimental. Remember, our flowers are picked at the peak of perfection. Rest assured; they will last for many days at room temperature. Better safe than sorry on this one.
Tip #7:
Put your flowers out at the event as late as possible.
Finished arrangements should be kept in a cool, dark area as long as possible before an event, even more so if it’s an outdoor event. If you’re hot, they’re hot.
Tip #8:
Use sharp scissors when cutting.
Instead of smashing or damaging the tissue at the end of a stem, make sure you’re making a sharp cut to allow the tissue at the end of the stem to be able to take up water. Use sharp snips or scissors.
