The Flower House

Hand-tied flowers in water

• Arrangements can be kept in this packaging for up to 3 days.
• Carefully top up daily – pour water slowly through the centre.
• After 3 days remove cellophane and follow instructions for cut flower bouquet.

Cut flower bouquet

• Carefully remove all packaging.
• Keep the string tied around stems if you want to keep the shape we have created for you, remove it if you want to arrange the flowers yourself.
• Clean your vase thoroughly using hot water and washing up liquid, or rinse with water to which you have added a tablespoon of bleach. This will neutralize any bacteria on the inside of the vase and it will help your flowers live longer.
• Holding the bouquet up to the vase to get the right length then use a sharp, clean knife or scissors, cut 3cm off each stem at a 45-degree angle.
• Place the bouquet in your vase, check that it sits in proportion to the vase, then top up with freshly drawn water until the vase is three-quarters full.

• Be careful to remove any fronds and leaves which lie below the water level; these will decompose and contaminate the water and could damage your flowers.
• Place the bouquet in a cool position, away from heating or cooling vents, appliances, direct sunlight or draughts.
• Keep away from ripening fruit.
• Add fresh water daily.

Flower arrangements

If your flowers have been arranged into florists foam then try the following tips for maximum life.

• Top up the arrangement daily with fresh drawn water. Pour the water slowly through the centre of the arrangement to avoid spills.
• Please place your arrangement on top of a table mat and not directly on any polished surfaces.

General cautions

• Lily pollen can stain. In case of contact, dab off with cellotape. Do not use water.
• Berries may also stain and may
  not be eaten.
• Wash your hands after arranging your flowers, some flowers have
  sap which can irritate the skin.