The Basics: Everyday Flower Care
Flowers are living things, and with a little care, yours will stay beautiful longer than you might expect. Whether you are bringing home stems from our Flower Bar, carrying a bridal bouquet down the aisle, or receiving a sympathy arrangement during one of life’s harder moments, the way you care for your flowers makes all the difference.
Here is everything you need to know about flower care and where to buy them in Utah.
Flower Bar Steps to Longer Lasting Blooms
Whether you have a vase arrangement, a hand-tied bouquet, or a handful of single stems from our Flower Bar, these four steps will keep your blooms looking their best for as long as possible.
Recut Your Stems
Trim about an inch off the bottom of each stem at a 45-degree angle every two to three days. This opens up the stem and allows water to keep flowing. Use a sharp pair of scissors or floral snips and cut at an angle rather than straight across for the best results.
Change the Water
Fresh water every one to two days prevents bacteria from building up in the vase, which is one of the most common reasons flowers fade faster than they should. When you change the water, give those stems a quick trim at the same time.
Remove Spent Blooms
As individual flowers begin to fade, remove them from the arrangement gently. Wilting blooms release ethylene gas, which speeds up the aging process in the healthy flowers around them. Removing them as they fade keeps the rest of your arrangement looking its most beautiful.
Find the Right Spot
Keep your flowers away from direct sunlight, heat sources, appliances, and ripening fruit, which also releases ethylene gas. A cool, shaded spot with good air circulation is ideal. With the right care, most of our cut flowers and arrangements will stay beautiful for five to seven days.
Caring for Your Everyday Flower Arrangement
Fresh flowers at home are one of life’s simplest pleasures, and with just a little attention, they will stay beautiful far longer than you might expect. Change the water every one to two days to prevent bacteria from building up in the vase, and each time you do, give the stems a fresh trim. Cut about an inch off the bottom of each stem at a 45-degree angle every two to three days to keep water flowing freely up through the stem and into the bloom.
As individual flowers begin to fade, remove them gently from the arrangement. Wilting blooms release ethylene gas, which speeds up the aging process in the healthy flowers around them. Removing spent blooms as they fade keeps the rest of your arrangement looking its most beautiful for as long as possible.
Find a spot for your arrangement away from direct sunlight, heat sources, appliances, and ripening fruit, which also releases ethylene gas. A cool, shaded corner with good air circulation is ideal. Most of our fresh cut flower arrangements will stay beautiful for five to seven days with the right care, and some varieties will surprise you and last even longer.
Bridal Bouquet Care: From the Morning of to the Last Dance
Before the Ceremony
Your bridal bouquet arrives in water. Keep it there until the moment calls for it. No refrigeration needed, but keep it away from direct sunlight and heat, which can coax delicate petals to wilt before their time. When you are ready, lift the stems gently from the vase and blot dry with a soft towel before you carry it.
Between the Ceremony and Reception
If your bouquet will rest for an hour or more between the ceremony and reception, give it a drink. Place the stems back in water and it will look just as fresh when you need it again.
How to Hold Your Bouquet for Photos
For the most beautiful photographs, hold your bouquet at belly button height, tilt it slightly forward so the blooms face the camera, and keep the ribbon knot and trailing ends turned away from you. Three small details that make an enormous difference in every shot.
Corsages, Boutonnières & Flower Crowns: Caring for Wearable Florals
All three pieces should be kept in their box until you are ready to wear them. Store in the refrigerator if possible, or in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. They are delicate and made to be worn, so treat them gently from the moment you open the box.
For corsages, slip your hand between the flowers and the satin ribbon, settle it comfortably on your wrist, turn your wrist face-down and tie the ribbon ends firmly with a bow or double knot. A friend makes this considerably easier. For boutonnières, open the box, remove both pins and set them somewhere safe. Hold the boutonnière against the lapel at heart height, pin through the back of the lapel, through the stems, and back through, keeping the pin tip tucked neatly between the lapel and jacket front. Repeat with the second pin to secure. For flower crowns, lift it gently from the box, position the hooks or ties toward the back of your head, and settle it along your hairline or wherever it feels most natural to you. If it needs adjusting, remove and tighten in small increments until it sits just right.
Bridal Table Arrangement Care: For the Day Itself
Your wedding centerpieces are designed to be part of one of the most beautiful days of your life. Set each arrangement in its place, step back, and let it do what it was made to do.
Keep arrangements away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and ripening fruit, all of which can shorten the life of even the freshest blooms. Place centerpieces somewhere cool and away from warm vents or bright event lighting, where they can be seen and quietly admired from every angle throughout the day. If the arrangement will be on display for several hours before the reception begins, a cool holding area or air-conditioned room will help it arrive at the table looking as fresh as when it left our hands. The blooms were arranged with your day in mind. Give them the right conditions, and they will reward you with beauty from the first toast to the last dance.
Every Bloom, Handled with Heart
At Flower Bar Co., every arrangement that leaves our shop is made with the freshest seasonal stems and the same care and intention we bring to everything we do. We want your flowers to last, your wearable florals to stay beautiful all day, and your home arrangements to brighten your space for as long as possible.
If you ever have questions, our team is always happy to help. Stop by our Midway or Vineyard shoppes, reach out at flowerbarco.co, or call us at 435-776-5439.
