Care Tips for Fresh Flowers

After a flower has been cut from the plant, the stem starts to heal itself, like a wound scabbing over.

If your flowers have been out of water for a bit, you’ll notice the end of the stems looking dry. When this happens the stems ability to take in water is decreased.

In order for the flower to drink water, it’s important to trim and refresh the stems before placing them in a vase.

Sadly, flowers don’t last forever. The longevity of each variety is different. You can expect to have your dahlias for about 4-7 days with the proper care mentioned above. Despite their shorter vase life, the drama, beauty, and vibrant colors are well worth it! If one dies, remove the spent bloom and continue to enjoy the others.

Apply these care tips to any flowers you bring home, no matter where you’ve gotten them, farmers market, grocery store, or as a gift!

If you don’t have floral or garden snips you can use a scissor.

Cut off about a quarter of an inch from each stem right before you place them in water. You can always cut more if you prefer the flower to be shorter.

Changing the water every other day helps maintain a fresh and happy flower! Remove any leaves from the stems that will submerge under water. This prevents bacteria from forming and the water getting icky.