Fresh Flower Tips
June 9th, 2006 Posted in Wedding Planning and Ideas
Working with fresh flowers can be fun. When you order flowers wholesale you are giving yourself complete freedom and creativity to make your own floral decor.
However, it is important to understand a few basic tips on flower care so you can enjoy it.
- Never use ammonia products around your floral working area, or near your blooms.
- Use care removing "thorns" and leaves from stems because stem "skin" abrasion can promote bacterial growth and prematurely open blooms and reduce bloom life.
- Removal of lower stem leaves below the water line inhibits bacterial growth. Essential.
- Removal of upper stem leaves above the water line and/or removal of "guard: or outer petals: though aesthetically pleasing for some uses (bridal bouquets, personal flowers, tight arrangements etc.) should be performed with care as doing so will promote faster bloom opening. Lovely, but gently my darling!
These tips will help your flowers last longer and make working with your blooms easier.
Remember, not only does ordering flowers wholesale give you creative freedom, it will also save you money on your floral budget!