Caring for Your Flowers 

1. Always make sure your vase is clean

   A clean vase is the first step to longer-lasting blooms. Even the smallest traces of bacteria or residue can cause flowers to fade quickly. Wash your vase thoroughly with warm, soapy water, rinse it well, and dry before adding fresh water.

2. Fill two-thirds with clean cold water and add flower food

   Flower food contains nutrients and antibacterial agents that help keep the water fresh and your flowers hydrated. Always use the sachet provided and mix it thoroughly. Cold or room-temperature water is best—never hot, as this can damage stems. Top tip: Don’t overfill the vase as this can cause stems to rot prematurely.

3. Remove foliage below the waterline

   Leaves left in the water will decay quickly, creating bacteria that block the stems’ ability to drink. Gently remove any foliage that would sit below the waterline before arranging your flowers.

4. Trim 2–3 cm from the bottom at a sharp angle

   Cutting at an angle increases the surface area for water absorption. Use clean, sharp scissors or secateurs and avoid crushing the ends. Re-trim every few days to keep stems fresh and open.

5. Change the water frequently

   Fresh, clean water is the secret to long-lasting blooms. Change it every two days, rinse your vase, and reapply flower food if available.

6. Choose the right vase

   Pick a vase that’s about half the height of the flowers for good proportion. Tall stems like lilies, delphiniums or gladioli suit slender cylinders, while mixed

   hand-tied bouquets often look best in wider, rounded vases.

7. Give them the best conditions

   Keep flowers in a cooler spot, away from draughts and heat sources such as radiators or fires, and out of direct sunlight. Top tip: Keep flowers away from the fruit bowl, especially apples—ripening fruit releases ethylene gas which speeds up ageing.

8. Last but not least—enjoy

   Appreciate your flowers each day and remove any fading stems as new buds open.

At The Flower House, every bouquet is prepared with care using the freshest seasonal stems. If you ever need advice or have a question about flower care, please ask—we’re always happy to help.

 Caring for your orchid plants

Overwatering is the most common way to kill the orchids. Stand the orchid plants on an east or west facing window where they will receive sunlight. They need day light not a dark room. In the summer too much light can scorch the leaves. They appreciate a humid atmosphere so spray the leaves (not flower) every 3 days. Water your orchid with 2 egg cups of water once a week.

Summer Flower Care Guide & Disclaimer

Summer flowers are selected for their seasonal beauty and delicate charm. However due to their delicate nature and warmer temperatures, summer flowers naturally have a shorter vase life, therefore they may only last up to 5 days or less. 

Viburnum 

The flowering head of a Viburnum Pom Pom naturally bends down, this is completely natural for this variety of flower. The thin stem can struggle to support the heavy flower head. Please don’t think its dying.

Caring for your outdoor planter

Whether your garden is large or small, a patio or a simple balcony, a planted arrangement will bring colour and joy outside your back door. Many plants can be grown in containers but it's worth knowing how to give your container the best conditions possible, it's important to site your container where the plants growing in them will thrive, whether this is a sunny spot or a shaded corner , you will get the most from your planter if it's in it's happy place. Plants growing in containers don't have access to as much moisture as to those growing in the ground, so they will need more watering than a plant that grows in a border. This is essential on hot sunny days when the compost can dry out in hours. During the summer months, water your planter thoroughly in the morning or evening, making sure the water soaks through to the plants roots. They will also benefit from time to time from a good quality slow releasing fertiliser/ liquid feed. 

Caring for your hyrdangea plant

Our Hydrangeas are potted in soil for indoor use initally. When the milder weather comes they can be transferred to an outside border or container. With the right care these stunning plants will produce large colourful blooms that are perfect for adding a pop of colour to your garden. Hydrangeas are quite thirsty plants and like to be kept moist, so it's important to avoid letting the soil completely dry out, they will let you know when this happens as they begin to wilt, but after a good drink should perk back up again. They thrive in partial light and are not fans of a full sunny hot spot, we would suggest avoiding a south facing position, as the sun can scorch their beautiful blooms. A little interesting fact, pink hydrangeas are associated with emotion because their beautiful petals resemble the shape of a beating heart.