More flower tips than you can imagine

Clean water

The main cause of deterioration in flower vases is bacteria. Be sure your bowl or vase is clean and your water is pure. Always replace your water after 2-3 days. If any of the leaves lower down the stem are submerged under water, cut them off to prevent the spread of bacteria. Also, floral food provided by your Chatswood florist should kill harmful bugs and dirt.

When growers should harvest

Some flowers should be harvested well before the buds open; and the buds then open later on. This makes transport easier, and sometimes means that the flowers last longer. For other flowers, the flower must be at least partially opened. It might not open if harvested too earlier. The grower needs to have a very good knowledge of how the flower continues to develop after harvest to ensure that your florist is able to stock the greatest possible flowers Liverpool, Sydney for you.

Send Her Favorite Flower



Most women have a favorite flower, so take the time to find out exactly what it is. If it turns out to be something very expensive like a black orchid you can always resort to a box of chocolates. Another tactic could be to try and convince her of the merits of some of the cheaper blooms (such as daisies and dandelions). Or use the safe approach by sending a mixed bouquet in your flower delivery Campbelltown , consisting of several of the most popular flowers. She's bound to like at least one of these unless she's a particular fuss pot.

Power of Lilies

Lilies are a great flower to send to someone special. A lily with thick stalks and long, white flowers is called a Cala. Day Lilies come in a number of colors such as orange, red, yellow and crème. If you prefer something a little smaller than most lilies, the Zephyr Lily can be found in shades of pink, yellow and white. And finally, a lily with small blooms that appear to be little bells is known as Lily of the Valley. Lilies make a great addition to any order or flower delivery Yarra meant to impress!



Orchids certainly pack a romantic punch



Again, there are many types to choose from. Japhets are large orchids with curly edges and often come with yellow throats. A miniature orchid that comes in sprays is known as a Dendrobium. The largest orchids are the Catlaya, which are generally white with pink or lavender in the center of the petals. With all the beautiful varieties to choose from, it can be easy to see how sending flowers to your loved one can be a real boost to your relationship!

Magic solution

Special solutions can be used to help regulate bud opening, extend the life of the flower and discourage disease attacking and rotting the stems. This is particularly important on some types of flowers when they are picked early. Carnations, among other things, are often treated this way. Solutions can be used to do the following:

• Increase the number of flowers on stems harvested prematurely.



• In cold storage, delay immature buds from opening for a short period until market demand increases



• To hold buds from opening until after a weekend when businesses are closed and selling isn't happening for a couple of days.

Solutions often contain sugars to compensate (partly) for inadequate food reserves available to the buds, and a sterilant such as sodium hypochlorite, to kill disease organisms in the water. The strength of chemicals used can be critical. Some flowers are damaged by concentrations which are ideal for others. (eg. Roses and chrysanthemums are susceptible to excessively high levels of sugar).

These solutions need appropriate temperatures to be absorbed by the plant. At very low temperatures they will not be absorbed, so cool stored plants may be sometimes put into a warmer situation for a period before cool storage to allow absorption.

So the next time you're ordering flowers from the Kensington Florist, bear in mind this long complicated process of getting those blooms to your recipient.

Negotiate that price



When discussing your budget with a florist, be very firm. Only you know how much you are willing to spend on your flowers. If the quote that a florist gives you is unreasonable, search around your neighborhood. It is always better to find a great deal and a florist that will take your flowers seriously. A knowledgeable florist should be able to suggest new ideas for flowers Darebin within your price range.

Arranging perfectly

Always remove any leaves that are likely to fall under the waterline before placing the flowers in a vase. Leaves have the tendency to decay when submerged underwater and when these leaves rot, they poison the water and shorten the vase life of your flowers. Now the fun part, arranging the flowers to suit your own taste. Some simple rules to follow are:

• Do not overcrowd the vase


• Use 2 vases if the vase seems crowded


• Use lukewarm water

Once you're happy with your floral arrangement, keep the vase in a cool spot away from direct sunlight to avoid rapid respiration. Respiration is the process wherein living organisms age. It is helpful to note that flowers generally have a higher respiration rate than most agricultural crops. The lower the temperature of the room they are placed in, the longer the flowers will last, so keep out of direct sunlight. However, if the flowers are subjected to temperatures below four degrees, their internal cells can get easily damaged and dry out the flowers. Again, if you're unsure and need advice I'm sure your Joondalup Florist will be more than happy to give advice.

Avoid Wedding flower blues

One of the most important elements to get right with any wedding is the flowers. Believe me, this is not an easy thing to do, particularly when you'll have a thousand and one other things on your mind on the run up to the big day. Choosing wedding flowers is mostly a girl thing but try and get some male input as well, just for a more balanced view of what to get. Whilst you might not consider other opinions when sending flowers through a florist, wedding flowers are more critical, and the more opinions you can get the better. Check with your florist to ensure that they can organise your flower delivery Riverton competently before committing to an order.

Flowers to the workplace

Although sending flowers at any time is a bonus and certainly can pay dividends, sending them to her place of work is by far the best option. Look at it as a kind of secure investment. Spending $100 on a floral bouquet will likely bring you ten times that value in brownie points from your sweetheart. Just remember not to cash those brownie points in all at once, make the moment last as long as possible.

With the advent of the internet we don't even need to pick up the phone, it can all be done online with your credit card. If you want to send flowers Rockingham then it's as easy as logging on and typing a few keys. The same day delivery offered in most florists is also a god send for those of us with terrible memories.