CUT FLOWER CARE GUIDE

After picking up your Wild Iris bouquet it's best to get the stems into water as soon as possible. PLEASE do not leave your flowers in a hot car, they will die, treat them delicately like they are alive, because they are still!

And follow these few simple tasks, they will reward you with pretty flowers for longer!

1. Place flowers in a clean container.

A clean container that is sanitized and free of debris will keep the flowers from premature aging and the stems from getting clogged, which will result in better water intake.

2. Cut about 1/2 an inch off the stems before placing in water.

The stems of the flowers most likely dried out some during their journey to your home, exposing fresh tissue will help them be able to take up water better.  Be sure to use clean and sharp scissor or pruners for a clean cut.  

3.  Let them rest & drink up!

The flowers get pretty thirsty; this is especially true for the first couple of days.  Upon arrival, place flowers in a vase 1/2 full of water.  Be sure to make sure all stems are submerged at least an inch and check the water level twice a day, especially the first two days.  Our flowers are cut and sold very fresh, therefore still very much alive and thirsty!  

4. Strip any foliage that will sit below the water line.

Foliage sitting in the water will rot and make the flowers in turn rot.  Plus, it makes the water icky and stinky, keeping the water foliage-free will keep the water clear and fresher longer.

5. Don't place cut flowers in direct sunlight, heat or near a draft.

The sunlight will signal the flowers to further mature resulting in less of a vase life, and heat/drafts will dry the flowers out super quickly taking days off their life.

6. Don't place flowers near ripening fruit or vegetables, such as bananas or apples.

The release of ethylene from the fruits/veggies can affect the flowers and cause them to wilt and wither away much faster.  

7. Refresh water often!

Give them fresh water at least every 1-2 days and make sure the water and vase are CLEAN. If you wouldn't drink the water your flowers won't want to drink it either!

8. Re-cut the stems when you change the water.

This goes back to exposing that fresh tissue for better water intake.

9. Use flower food and preservative.

Flower food can definitely be helpful but is not suited for all flowers.  Some varieties we grow simply do not like the commercial flower food (we're looking at you zinnias and sunflowers!).  We have found that simply keeping the water and stems as fresh and clean as possible will keep the flowers happiest, even zinnias.

10. Enjoy!

The flowers are lovingly grown for your enjoyment!  Take in all their intoxicating scents and simply enjoy their beauty.

Warning:  Our cut flowers are not for human or pet consumption.  We grow many flowers that are toxic to humans and pets alike, therefore keep out of reach of young children and pets.  After handling cut flowers, be sure to wash hands thoroughly.  Do not touch your face/eyes or intake food or beverage before washing hands.  If you have sensitive skin, we recommend wearing gloves when handling the flowers.