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11/16/2017

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​I just saw a beautiful bunch of flowers in the produce department.  I just want to take them home.  How do I choose the bouquet that will last the longest?
There are so many selections of flowers in the bouquets.  There are bouquets of mixed flowers and single bloom bunches.  When making a bouquet selection, look at all the blooms.  Are all blooms open, or are some tighter than others?   Many different varieties of flowers are available throughout the year.  Ask the salesperson in the department the names of the flowers in the bouquets.  Some of the most common selections could include roses, carnations, lilies,, alstroemeria, Pompoms, chrysanthemums, or Baby’s Breath just to name a few.
When selecting a flower, make sure the color of the bloom is bright.  As the bloom ages, the color begins to fade.  Also, if the color seems to be glossy, the flowers may have been frozen.  When this happens, the blooms will not open.
A really fresh cut bloom may be tight with little color showing.  This could be a good selection if there is time to let the flowers drink water for 1 or 2 days.  This allows the blooms to open more.  Process the flowers and allow them to drink water in a warm place for a day, then move them to a cooler spot.  Remember, the tighter the bloom, the longer it needs to drink water.
Each bouquet of fresh cut flowers should come with a packet of flower preservative.  The flower preservative is food for the flower and kills bacteria in the water.  This is important to add to the water to extend the life of the flower.  Follow the directions on the packet.  Save any unused packets for future flowers.
Make sure your containers are clean before adding flowers to them.  Water allows any contaminants to resurface.  This will shorten the life of a flower.
Make sure your container allows a large amount of water.  Water is the flower’s life source.  Keep the water clean, add preservative, and don’t allow leaves below the water surface.
Process your flowers with warm water.  They drink warm water faster.  Make sure the water is warm, not hot. 
These are just a few  tips that will help one feel knowledgeable and comfortable when purchasing fresh flowers.
3 Comments
Judy rogers
11/17/2017 07:07:29 pm

Great information!!

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Anita Salay
11/17/2017 08:07:17 pm

Great information, good start!! Best of luck!

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Loretta Scruggs
11/18/2017 08:13:42 am

This lady knows her business! She did my wedding flowers and they were perfect! This information is very useful.

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