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| Cut Flowers |
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Always unwrap your flowers carefully to avoid causing damage. |
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Add flower food provided to fresh water to a clean vase. |
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Cut approx 2cm off the stem with a sharp knife or secateurs and remove any leaves that are below the water. |
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Position your flowers in a light and cool area away from direct heat, draughts or sunlight and away from fresh fruit. |
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Check on water level daily especially in hot weather. |
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Change water every 4-5 days re-cutting when placing in to fresh water. |
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Remove faded flowers. |
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| Hand tied bouquet |
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If in a water bag, release water over a sink by cutting the bag. |
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Do not untie your flowers. |
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Re cut stems and place in a clean vase of fresh water with flower food. |
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| Specialist care |
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| Roses |
Always make sure vase is clean and water is fresh. |
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Use specialist rose flower food if available. |
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Re cut stems with a sharp knife preferably or sharp secateurs and place immediately into water. |
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(Avoid using scissors where possible as they crush the stem which prevents water being easily absorbed. |
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If ‘necking’ occurs, (usually a sign of airlock in stem) re cut and place stem in 2cm of boiling water for a few minutes and re cut a place in cold water. |
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