With all the vibrant buds in full bloom, it's hard to walk past a flower shop without dropping a bundle on a bouquet. If you like to stretch your dollar (anyone here who doesn't?) and prolong the life of your beautiful blossoms, we've got a few simple tips from NYC-based floral designer Jessica Leatherman to get the most out of your money.
Because flowers already have so many chemicals, Jessica doesn't recommend adding any more. "Changing the water daily is the best thing for flowers. Flowers start to die when bacteria sets into the stems--bacteria which comes from old, foggy, murky, water and leaves or greenery in the water."
Jessica's Fool-Proof Tips for Keeping Flowers Fresher Longer:
- Make sure stems are completely stripped of leaves
- Empty the old water every day and wash the vase with hot soapy water
- Give flowers a fresh snip at the bottom and replace in clean, cool water
Some Like it Cool, Some Like it Hot Tepid:
- Hydrangea and any woody stemmed flowers or branches like deep tepid water and stems need to be smashed or cut up the center.
- Tulips, hyacinth, ranunculus, and anemone like cold, cold, cold shallow water
When in doubt, ask your florist what he or she recommends when bringing buds home.
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