Vase Life

We love sharing our beautiful products and we want you to enjoy their botanical beauty for as long as possible.  Whether it’s a market bouquet, a preserved flower posey, a forced bulb container or even an evergreen wreath, with proper care and attention you are sure to have prolonged enjoyment of your gift or purchase. If you have questions that the below instructions don’t cover, please email us!

  • Fresh Flowers

    We strive to provide the fresh, beautiful unique flowers to our customers. We harvest each variety of flower at the optimal time and employ variety specific conditioning methods for maximum vase life.

    ●Keep your flowers out of direct sunlight- cooler is better.

    ●Change the water (or add fresh) every 1-2 days. With each water change it is best to give the stems a new angled cut with clean, sharp scissors or snips. Use room temperature water and add 1 tsp of flower food or sugar.

    ●Keep leaves out of the water. Decomposing leaves encourage bacteria growth, which shortens vase life.

    ●Some flowers naturally have a longer vase life than others, so as some blooms fade, remove them.

  • Preserved Flowers

    Preserved/dried flowers are often referred to as ‘everlasting’. Items made with them may not last forever, but they can stay beautiful for a very long time with proper care.

    ●Keep out of direct sunlight

    ●Keep moisture & dust free ~ A soft bristled paint brush is perfect for dusting

    ●For indoor use only

  • Fresh Wreaths

    Evergreens and moss can easily last the entire holiday season. For the longest enjoyment follow these few easy steps.

    ● Hang the wreath in a cool, dry place to preserve its freshness. Outdoors is ideal ~ wreaths kept indoors will not last as long.

    ●Spritz the wreath with fresh water every 3 – 4 days to maintain moisture.

    ●Avoid placing in direct sunlight or near heat sources.

    ● If your wreath has adornments such ash dried citrus or ribbon, avoid getting those wet.

  • Forced Bulbs: Amaryllis

    Forced bulbs are a beautiful way to brighten up the dreary days of winter. We offer several different types of forced bulbs throughout the winter season.

    ● Amaryllis do not need a lot of water. Water sparingly until you see about 2″ of green growth above the bulb. From then on, water regularly.

    Potted bulbs: Let the top inch of soil dry between watering.

    Moss wrapped bulbs: Soak in 1 – 2” of water once a week. You can lightly mist the moss to keep it green(er) through the season.

    ● The warmer the air temperature the more quickly your amaryllis will bloom. Once your amaryllis has bloomed, cooler temperatures will help the flower blooms last longer. Some bulbs bloom multiple times in one season!

    ● After the flowers are spent cut the stalk 1- 2“above the bulb. In most cases the bulb will put out one or two more stalks for the season.

    ● Rotate your pot or vase regularly so that the plant receives equal light and will be less likely to lean. In potted bulbs, small branches or bamboo stakes can be used for support and visual interest. Moss wrapped bulbs tend to bloom on shorter stalks, therefore not needing support.

    ● When your amaryllis has finish blooming it can be discarded.

    INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR AMARYLLIS BLOOM AGAIN NEXT YEAR?

    ●The bulb needs to be fertilized after expending all its energy to bloom. The best way to do that is to plant it in soil if it has been grown in water, pebbles or moss over the winter.

    ●Cut the stem back to 3″ of the top of the bulb, but let the leaves remain.

    ●Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer and place in a partially sunny spot, ideally outdoors.

    ●Come August, start withholding water so that bulb begins to go dormant, the leaves will die back.

    ●Place the bulb in a cool dark spot for at least 8 weeks and then you can begin the process all over again

  • Forced Bulbs: Paperwhites

    Forced bulbs are a beautiful way to brighten up the dreary days of winter. We offer several different types of forced bulbs throughout the winter seaon.

    ●Paperwhites do not need a lot of water, and are sensitive to rot. If grown in pebbles the water level should be just beneath the bottom of the bulb ~ the roots will reach down into the water. If you are grown in soil, water just enough so that the soil is lightly moist.

    ●Paperwhites have the tendency to get tall and leggy. To control this, water with a 5% alcohol solution instead of straight water. Make sure it's 40% distilled spirits like gin, vodka, tequila. Note: Isopropyl alcohol works just as well. Mix one part of alcohol with seven parts of water.

    ●Keep the container in a warm location with indirect light and rotate every few days to encourage straight stalks. If your paperwhites get unruly, loosely tie a pretty ribbon or cord around the grouping ~ midway up the stalks.

    ●Paperwhites do not need a lot of water, and are sensitive to rot. If grown in pebbles the water level should be just beneath the bottom of the bulb ~ the roots will reach down into the water. If you are grown in soil, water just enough so that the soil is lightly moist.

    ●Paperwhites have the tendency to get tall and leggy. To control this, water with a 5% alcohol solution instead of straight water. Make sure it's 40% distilled spirits like gin, vodka, tequila. Note: Isopropyl alcohol works just as well. Mix one part of alcohol with seven parts of water.

    ●Keep the container in a warm location with indirect light and rotate every few days to encourage straight stalks. If your paperwhites get unruly, loosely tie a pretty ribbon or cord around the grouping ~ midway up the stalks.