How to Keep Your Floral Arrangement Looking Fresh 

Flowers are the best way to brighten up any room or cheer up someone’s day. After receiving a bright bouquet of flowers the last thing you want is for them to wilt after days. Whether it is a birthday, anniversary, or graduation bouquet, a special gift from a flower shop Newport Beach CA should last. On the bright side, with some tips, tricks, and attention you can keep your custom floral arrangement looking good as new. Here are 5 ways to stretch out the life and longevity of your bouquet.  

Start Fresh 

The best way to keep your flowers looking fresh is to start caring for your flowers from the beginning. The day you get your arrangement from a flower shop Newport Beach CA, the first mistake many make is not trimming the stems. Cutting about one or two inches off of your stems at a diagonal angle allows for better absorption of water. By trimming the stems at an angle they will no longer rest flat on the bottom of the vase. Additionally, any nutrients you add to your arrangement will be more effective after this step. 

Hydration Basics  

With any plant, it is important to understand what type of water is needed to keep them looking fresh and healthy. Once you have cut your stems, it is essential to fill your vase with room temperature water and add the flower food provided. To keep your custom flower shop Newport Beach CA arrangement looking vibrant try to change out your water every three days and rinse any debris out of the vase. Allowing your flowers to absorb fresh water will keep them from wilting prematurely. 

Home Remedies

Many would be surprised to discover that the secret to preserving your beautiful bouquet could be lying around your house somewhere. Here are a couple of household items that could keep your flower shop Newport Beach CA flowers looking bright. 

• Apple Cider Vinegar + Sugar

Many flower food packets are made up of sugar to fuel your flowers however, this can result in slimy stems in a couple of days. In order to combat this, adding acid from apple cider vinegar is the perfect combination to preserve your flowers.

• Aspirin

Another home remedy can be used simply by crushing an aspirin pill in your flower vase with water. The Aspirin works to lower the ph balance which prevents wilting.   

• Fridge

One of the best ways to preserve your flowers is to put them in the fridge overnight. This process is similar to how a flower shop Newport Beach CA will keep your arrangement in a refrigerator to keep them cool and slow aging. In the morning set out your beautiful flowers for all to see. 

If you are looking for a florist Newport Beach CA, Corona Del Mar Florist specializes in custom flower arrangements, flower delivery, wedding flowers and more. Contact us today at 949.673.8270 or Staff@CDMFlorist.com to order a flower arrangement or to have one delivered.