Summer Surprise

[x] Lengthen the Life of Your Arrangement

A little extra care can make a big difference for any size flower arrangement or fresh flower bouquet. Most floral arrangements last 4-7 days or longer, depending on the flowers used and the care they receive, if tended to. Here are the three top tips for looking after your flowers:

• Water
• Food
• Temperature

Water

Keep the vase filled (or floral foam soaked) with water containing the flower food we gave you. Flower foods make flowers last longer but it is important to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet. Most packets are to be mixed with c a pint of water. Flower foods should not be diluted with more water than is specified on the packet.

Food

If the flower food solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely with properly mixed flower food solution. If possible, re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Be sure to use a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems. Immediately place the stems into solution. Be careful not to cut yourself!

Temperature

Keep flowers in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or on top of televisions or radiators. Appliances like televisions give off heat, which causes flowers to dehydrate. Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions.

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NB. Images show the standard bouquet. Deluxe bouquet has more flowers.

Summer Surprise

Regardless of the ever-changing weather outside, this bunch will have you reaching for your sunglasses!  With some fantastically traditional sunflowers complementing the vivacious cluster of gerberas and lilies and the odd cherry brandy rose, it's just a shame the British weather isn't so consistently pleasant.  But then we'd have nothing to talk about would we!

People love to talk about sending flowers, but don't always get round to actually doing it. So send someone a hint to buy you this arrangement. You can also add a message and your name (if you want). Good luck! Send hint.

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  Sunflowers Bouquet
  
  Make DeluxeMake Standard | Add VaseRemove Vase £34.99
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  Glass Vase
  
  £4.99
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  Bright & Cheery
  
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  Yellow and Purple
  
  Make DeluxeMake Standard | Add VaseRemove Vase £34.99