Keep your Flowers Fresh from Christmas to New Year’s Eve

Posted By Admin On Wednesday, 19 December 2018 Back

Keep your Flowers Fresh from Christmas to New Year’s Eve

Keep your Flowers Fresh from Christmas to New Year’s Eve

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How to Make Your Flowers Last Through the Holidays

Maintaining a beautiful floral arrangement is both satisfying and economical! At Allen’s Flower Market, we recognize the value of a brilliant centerpiece, wreath or bouquet. Here are some of our favorite tips to keep flowers from wilting in the week between Christmas and New Year’s.

The main factor that leads to drooping or petal loss is bacteria. Once a flower a flower’s stem is cut, it becomes more susceptible to bacterial growth and possible molding. The simplest ways to maintain clean flower stems is to trim the base of the stems every day or two and to change out the flowers’ water frequently.

Reader’s Digest has a series of great tips to prolong floral arrangements. For example, adding a small amount of bleach (1/4 teaspoon per liter of water in the vase) or sugar (3 tablespoons dissolved in hot water) can keep bacteria from spreading so that your flowers stay perky and joyful. Interestingly, even aspirin is a remedy for wilting plants. Another favorite idea is to add coins to your voice water, which can reduce the water’s pH balance, also preventing bacterial growth.

We have talented floral artisans are here to help you advise you on all of your flower needs. Come by our floral design center in Long Beach to personalize your holiday assortments, or visit us online to learn more about what we offer.