Flower Delivery UK 

Caring for your fresh flowers 

1.  To keep your flowers fresh we have wrapped the base of the stems in wet fabric.

2. Carefully remove the bouquet from its sleeve/ wrapping.

3. Cut away the bands holding the bags and cloth at the base of the stems.

4. Put some water in your vase following the instructions on the packed of flower food provided.

5. Remove any foliage that may be under the waterline as this rots in the water.

6. If your bouquet contains roses carefully peel away the outer guard petals.
We and the growers leave these petals on to protect the flower heads during transit.

7. Cut off the ends of the stems at a 45° angle and arrange the stems in your vase.

8.  If you have received a hand tied bouquet, simply cut the stems at a 45° angle.

  Place the bouquet into the water as the stems have been arranged for you.
 Hand tied bouquets are taped tightly. 

If you have a bigger vase and want a larger looking display, cut away the tape!

9. Place your flowers away from draughts, direct sunlight and heat sources.
 The cooler the environment the longer your flowers will last

10.  Replace the water after three or four days and re-cut the stems - this will keep
your flowers fresher and help them last longer!
 

Why you should cut the stems ...........

When you cut yourself and bleed after a little while the blood will dry to form a scab.
This stops germs and dirt getting into the cut.

  In the same way when flower stems are cut after a little while the stem end will scab over.
  This scabbing prevents water and food from travelling up the flower stem.

 To assist with the water uptake, all bouquets made by us are kept in water
 and flower food until they are packed.

 The stems are covered with an absorbent cloth which is soaked in water and flower food.
  Upon receiving your flowers it is still a good idea to re-cut the stems to help with water absorption. 

If you do not cut the stems a 'scab' may have formed stopping water uptake.
 Cutting at a 45° angle enlarges the surface area of the cut
 thereby allowing more water to travel up the stem.

Why you should use the flower food provided...............

There are three types of flower food available for cut flowers -
Professional 1, Professional 2  and Professional 3.

 Each grade of flower food is dissolved in water to create a food for the flowers.
Each food has differing levels of chemicals to help your flowers flourish.

 Professional 1 is user by the growers and nurserymen.
  As soon as the flowers are cut this food solution hydrates the stems
 but the food is weak and so it does not encourage flower head development.
  As soon as the flowers are received by us, we cut the stems and
 place the flower stems in Professional 2 Solution.
 This provides the flowers with a little more food to assist in bud development. 

Inside the small sachets we provide with all our bouquets
 is a powder of flower food which is essentially Professional 3 powder. 
When mixed with water this powder helps to fully develop the flower heads
 providing food and nourishment.
  By using this powder you are continuing
 the care afforded to the flowers by us and the growers.
  If the flower food is not used then food is not being taken up by the flowers.
  Water gives the flowers a drink but the food helps them develop into beautiful blooms.

As well as food, the flower food powder contains ingredients to prevent the development
 of bacteria caused by rotting vegetation.
 It is actually this bacteria which is responsible for a poor vase life.
  It is important to use your flower food sachets to encourage flower development and longevity.


To Contact Flower & Gifts Delivery UK

       UK callers please call us on: 01691 624 555

    International callers please call us on: intl code + 44 1691 624 555

You can call us between 9.00am to 4.30 pm Mon to Fri and 9.30 to 11.30 am on Saturdays - UK time.