National Water a Flower Day

It’s crucial to keep your flowers in water in order to ensure the survival and growth of your bouquet, and depending on the type of flower, they can vary in their lifespan without water.

Flowers such as carnations can last up to 12 hours without sitting in water, whereas roses can last up to 6 hours, and tulips only 3 hours.

How often you water your flowers and plants will depend on the type you have.

It’s important to remember to change the water in your flower vase every few days, as leaving dirty water can support the production of bacteria, which can make your flowers die faster.

For indoor plants, it’s recommended to water them at least once or twice a week, as the soil they are in should always be moist. However, this can differ for every plant, so ask your local florist for advice if you’re unsure.

For outdoor plants, it’s a general rule of green thumb to water them at least once a week.

In summertime, when the weather is warm and soil dries out quicker, you may need to shorten this time frame depending on the moisture of the soil in outdoor plants.

In the warmer months, you may start to find yourself going in the garden more, so do a quick check of the soil to see if it needs some water.

Taking care of flowers is an easy task, and with proper care and maintenance, you can ensure they look healthy and fresh from the moment you get them.

We have created the ultimate guide on how to take care of flowers to help you make the most out of your fresh blooms.
But, for more information, check out our Hints & Tips guide, or read our article on how to keep your flowers up for some more tips and tricks.

Whilst watering your flowers is key to ensuring their survival and overall health, there are a few simple hacks you can do to get the most out of your bouquet.

Whilst it might sound absurd, adding bleach into your vase is a great way to maintain their health.

Simply add a ¼ teaspoon of bleach into your vase. It’s really that simple. The bleach acts as a killer of bacteria, and will rid of any bacterial growth on the stems of your flowers - making them last up to 3 weeks longer at times.

Another little known hack for flowers is by adding a splash of vodka into your vase.

Similar to the bleach hack, the vodka acts as an antibacterial substance, and will kill off any germs around the stems of the flowers.

As well as this, the vodka also slows down the production of ethylene - a hormone that can naturally promote growth at the start of the flowers’ life.

However, while it may seem blooming marvellous at the beginning, over time the ethylene can actually make the plant wilt, and cause the buds and petals to droop.

The vodka will slow down the production of ethylene, and keep your blooms healthier for longer.

Peonies are one of the sweetest flowers, but they only occur between April and June - so you don’t get a long time to enjoy them!

To take care of your peonies and make the most of them in this short span of time, try dunking them petals-down in clean lukewarm water.

Do this one by one until your full bouquet is complete, and they will appear larger and more full from the get-go.