General Flower Care Guide

At Bloomingmore, we believe every bloom deserves the chance to shine. Our farm-fresh flowers travel directly from our partner farms to your door, which means they arrive fresher than anything you will find at a grocery store or local shop. But like any living thing, they need a little love when they arrive. Follow these simple steps and your flowers will open beautifully, last longer, and bring joy to every space they touch.

Step 1: Open Your Box Right Away

The moment your Bloomingmore box arrives, open it! Flowers that sit in a closed box too long can become stressed from heat and lack of air. They have been on a journey and they are ready to breathe.

Step 2: Prepare Your Water

Fill a clean vase or bucket with fresh, cool water and add the flower food packet if included. Flower food gives your blooms the nutrients they need and helps keep bacteria at bay so your flowers stay fresher, longer.

Step 3: Cut Your Stems

Using sharp scissors or a knife, cut each stem at a 45-degree angle about 1 to 2 inches from the bottom. This reopens the water channels in the stem so your flowers can drink properly. Always cut under water or place stems in water immediately after cutting for the best results.

Step 4: Remove Lower Leaves

Strip any leaves that would fall below the waterline. Leaves sitting in water create bacteria that shorten the life of your blooms. A clean vase means happy flowers.

Step 5: Hydrate Before Arranging

Give your flowers at least 4 to 6 hours to hydrate in a cool, dark place before you start arranging. We know it is tempting to dive right in, but this step makes all the difference. Some flowers like roses should keep their protective wrap on during this time to help the heads stay upright as they rehydrate.

Step 6: Remove Guard Petals

Many farm-fresh flowers arrive with guard petals, the outer petals that protect the bloom during shipping. These may appear slightly discolored or bruised and that is completely normal. Gently remove them after hydration and you will find the beautiful, vibrant petals underneath just waiting to bloom.

Step 7: Find the Right Spot

Keep your flowers in a cool environment away from direct sunlight, heat vents, and ripening fruit. Ethylene gas from fruit speeds up wilting, so keep your blooms away from the fruit bowl and they will thank you for it.

Step 8: Maintain Your Blooms

Every 2 days, re-cut the stems, clean your vase, and replace with fresh water. This simple habit can add days to the life of your flowers and keep them looking their best from the first day to the last.

Care Guides by Flower Type

Every flower has its own personality and its own needs. Visit the individual care guides below for flower-specific tips tailored to each bloom:

• Alstroemerias Care Guide
• Anemones Care Guide
• Anthuriums Care Guide
• Amaranthus Care Guide
• Baby's Breath Care Guide
• Bear Grass Care Guide
• Bouquettos Care Guide
• Calla Lily Care Guide
• Carnations Care Guide
• Cocculus Care Guide
• Craspedia Care Guide
• Dahlias Care Guide
• Daisies & Poms Care Guide
• Delphinium Care Guide
• Dried Flowers Care Guide
• Eryngium Care Guide
• Eucalyptus Care Guide
• Ferns Care Guide
• Fillers & Greens Care Guide
• Flax Care Guide
• Galax Leaves Care Guide
• Garden Roses Care Guide
• Garlands Care Guide
• Gerberas Care Guide
• Hydrangeas Care Guide
• Hypericum Care Guide
• Ivy Care Guide
• Larkspur Care Guide
• Lavender Care Guide
• Lilies Care Guide
• Lily Grass Care Guide
• Limonium Care Guide
• Lisianthus Care Guide
• Marigolds Care Guide
• Pampas Grass Care Guide
• Peonies Care Guide
• Pittosporum Care Guide
• Proteas Care Guide
• Ranunculus Care Guide
• Roses Care Guide
• Ruscus Care Guide
• Salal Care Guide
• Scabiosas Care Guide
• Solidago Care Guide
• Spray Roses Care Guide
• Statice Care Guide
• Stock Care Guide
• Sunflowers Care Guide
• Ti Leaf Care Guide
• Tinted & Painted Roses Care Guide
• Tropical Flowers Care Guide
• Tulips Care Guide
• Viburnum Care Guide
• Waxflower Care Guide
• Wreaths Care Guide

Still Have Questions?

Our Bloom Specialists are always here to help. Whether you are a first-time flower buyer or a seasoned florist, we are just a message away. Reach out at customerservice@bloomingmore.com or chat with us live during business hours. We love talking flowers and we are here to make sure every bloom you receive is everything you hoped for.